Research Hub Manager

Job Title: Research Hub Manager 

School/Department: AIB Trinity Climate Hub, School of Natural Sciences 

Job Category and Level: AO1 Full Scale 

Post status: Specific Purpose

The Purpose of the Role 

The AIB Trinity Climate Hub, hosted by the School of Natural Sciences, is seeking to appoint a Research Hub Manager who will drive the mission, vision, culture, impact and strategic objectives of the AIB Trinity Climate Hub, together with its implementation. The Research Hub Manager will foster an environment of research excellence and impact where research and innovation can flourish and enhance the brand and identity of the Hub. The Research Hub Manager will have responsibilities for leading and managing the effectiveness of all internal and external partnerships, research collaboration, development of infrastructure and equipment, innovation, commercialization, finance and operations appropriate for the Hub’s scale (€10M). 

The postholder will lead a team of two initially, setting strategic direction in areas of responsibility and then managing priorities and delivery of workstreams and activities. Key deliverables in the role will include: 

• Strategic development of an impactful inter-disciplinary research programme 

• Developing and implementing strategies and relationships to enable the long-term sustainability of the AIB Trinity Climate Hub 

• Development of research infrastructure and equipment platforms to enable cutting edge climate, biodiversity and water research within Trinity 

• Working with necessary internal university management and administrative teams, as well as external partners, to ensure the efficient operation of the Hub 

• Ensuring effective collaboration between staff in operations, academia and industry

• Ensuring delivery of public engagement with the research programme, including a communications plan in collaboration with the Communications and Education and Public Engagement officer. 

The Research Hub Manager will be employed by Trinity and will be co-located together with the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water and the All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network offices within Trinity. The Research Hub Manager will report to the AIB Trinity Climate Hub Director, Professor Yvonne Buckley, who is based at Trinity College Dublin as line manager. As the AIB Trinity Climate Hub is a collaborative research centre, the position will involve leadership of the collaborative partners including operational staff, academics, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and Research Assistants. The post will require close working with senior colleagues across the University to set ambition and determine priorities in relation to research strategy, policy, culture, profile, and reputation and will be responsible for coordinating activities that deliver significant value to the Hub.

Person Requirements 

The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role.

Qualifications 

Essential 

• The role-holder will have a post-graduate qualification in a relevant research area or have relevant business, communications or equivalent experience. 

Desirable 

• Experience and additional graduate or post-graduate qualifications in climate, biodiversity, water, sustainability, environmental sciences, social sciences, engineering or similar areas relevant to the AIB Trinity Climate Hub mission would be a distinct advantage.

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 1 (1-6) (€69,545 - €110,118 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.” https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/

How to Apply: Interested applicants should (i) submit a full curriculum vitae and (ii) an application letter (max. 2 pages), addressed to the Selection Committee, indicating how you fit the role profile as set out above.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 8th May 2025 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries on the role can be addressed in confidence to Professor Yvonne Buckley buckleyy@tcd.ie

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.