Senior Research Performance and Information Analyst

School/Department:                Trinity Research 

Job Category and Level:         Professional, Administrative & Support; Administrative Officer 1 (full scale)

Hours of Post:                          35 hours per week

The Purpose of the Role 

Reporting to the Head of Research Strategy and Policy, this newly established role will lead an area that is central to the University’s research mission. The postholder will play a crucial role in supporting implementation of the University’s research strategy by undertaking and presenting a range of analyses of the institution’s data related to research outputs, income and collaborations among other areas. Developing and delivering reports to decision makers in the University, they will enhance understanding and management of key information sets which will support the University’s research competitiveness and reputation.

Context 

The Senior Research Performance and Information Analyst will sit within the Trinity Research Strategy and Policy team and report to the Head of Research Strategy and Policy. Other roles in the team include three Research Quality and Culture Managers and a Research Strategy and Policy Manager. The Head of the Research Strategy and Policy team reports to the Director of Research who in turn reports to the Dean & Vice-President of Research; the Dean has overall responsibility for Trinity’s research strategy. 

Trinity Research is responsible for: delivering sector-leading support to the research community, leading work on institutional research strategy, research policy and research culture initiatives, leading the University’s engagement with national and international research funding and policy matters, and working to enhance the profile and reputation of the University’s research.

Person Requirements 

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

Qualifications 

• A University degree or equivalent – essential 

• Systems database qualification – desirable