Project Officer- Research

We are seeking to recruit a Project Officer for a fixed term of 16 weeks for our public sector client in D2. The role will be hybrid with a minimum of 1 day in the office. The Project Officer will report to the relevant Programme Manager. The position is available for 16 weeks, starting as soon as possible.

The Research Strategy and Funding Directorate plays a leadership role in advancing patient-oriented research, health services research and population health research in Ireland. This is achieved by supporting a rich and diverse portfolio of research grants (including for projects and programmes, capacity building and career development, enabling infrastructure and research networks). The work of the Directorate ensures that public investment in health research informs better healthcare and better decision-making and that it also contributes to wider economic and societal goals of Government.

Key responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to Directorate-wide goals to deliver excellence, quality, and impact in all we do and to ensuring open and responsible research assessment.

The appointee will support peer review for the Secondary Data Analysis Projects 2025 Scheme and Investigator Lead Clinical Trials Scheme by working alongside a Programme Manger who will manage the peer review process. They will also work on administration of existing portfolio grants and work package specific tasks related to the European Rare Disease Research Alliance Partnership in co-ordination with the Programme Manager.

The Project Officer role is team-based, therefore teamwork and effective collaboration with others are crucial.

The successful candidate will:

• Review applications to the Secondary Data Analysis Projects (SDAP) Scheme and Investigator Lead Clinical Trials Scheme
• Identify appropriate peer reviewers for each application
• Work with the Programme Manager to ensure that sufficient peer reviewers are secured for each application
• Support administration of existing grants such as the Rare Disease Catalyst and Innovation Grant
• Assist with work related to the European Rare Disease Research Alliance (ERDERA) Partnership including the Rare Disease National Mirror Group and associated work packages as required by the Programme Manager

Essential knowledge and experience

Formal requirements

• The successful candidate must have at least 3 years’ experience in a research environment, demonstrating strong technical expertise as well as analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to work independently while contributing to a team are essential.

Desirable criteria

• Prior experience in a research environment
• High degree of computer literacy, including knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Competencies:

• Excellent planning and organising abilities with a strong attention to detail
• Be results-oriented and possess excellent organisational/administrative skills
• A demonstrable ability to multitask, prioritise, meet deadlines and manage competing and changing priorities
• Have excellent collaboration skills with an ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and professional integrity.

**Please note that this is a short term, full time contract for 16 weeks**