Research Assistant

Post Title: Research Assistant

Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract –Part-time.

Research Group /Department / School: Hamilton Mathematics Institute (HMI), European Research Council (ERC) Project Awards

Location: School of Mathematics, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Director, Hamilton Mathematics Institute

Salary: Appointment will be made on IUA scale commensurate with experience at a point in line with Government Pay Policy.

Hours of Work: 0.6 FTE

Closing Date: 12 Noon, September 8, 2025

Starting date: 15th September to 1st December 2025.

Post Summary

The purpose of this role is to assist the Director of HMI with the administration and

management of the HMI Simons grant and all grant supported activities of HMI staff members

(Director, postdoctoral fellows, visiting professors and visiting scholars); to work in regular

contact with another research assistant in HMI when needed with respect to Simons grant; to

similarly provide support for the PIs of the FAIM and MaScAmp ERC awards and ERC

supported staff and students.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

• providing assistance with organisation of events, conferences, workshops and visitor

programmes supported by the Simons grant and ERC awards

• organizing inbound and outbound visits, assisting in event planning outside TCD

(where related to grant/award activities) and arranging local hospitality

• record-keeping and compliance for Simons grant and ERC awards

• providing assistance in preparing grant/award reports

• coordinating communications and acting as liaison with School of Mathematics,

College and outside college

• acting as liaison with other nodes of the ERC synergy team, ERC project officers and

Simons Foundation staff

• acting as liaison with SoM finance officer on financial matters and other administrative

divisions in TCD as needed (FSD, HR, catering, etc.)

Funding Information

HMI, Simon Foundation, ERC research grants.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for

successful performance in the role:

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or above.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development (essential).

Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable)

• Significant administrative experience (essential), preferably in an academic

environment (desirable);

• Excellent IT skills (essential);

• Experience of working to tight deadlines, multi-tasking and managing different and

conflicting demands (essential).

• Experience fostering collaborative working relationships across a diverse range of

stakeholders (essential);

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and service-mindedness with the ability to interface

collegially and effectively with others and foster good working relationships.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills: convincing and confident when

speaking to others; clear, concise, and error-free writing with the ability to

communicate with different audiences.

• Relationship management and interpersonal skills with demonstrable ability to

build trust and relay expertise. Ability to network and build partnerships.

• Interpersonal and teamwork and skills: has a flexible approach with a “can-do”

attitude.

• Operates effectively as part of a team; shares work and information and ability to

establish and maintain a professional rapport.

• Ability to operate flexibly within a busy work environment and be able to shift focus

when required.

• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise, and work on own initiative

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2

referees (including email addresses), to:

Further Information for Applicants

URL Link to Area www.tcd.ie

URL Link to Human Resources https://www.tcd.ie/hr/