POB-59 Research Programme Manager
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
The Photonics Packaging and Systems Integration Group at the Tyndall Institute
is recognised as a global leader in developing, prototyping and scaling to
manufacturing advanced photonic and electronic packaging processes. This
includes developing novel optical coupling, laser and electronic integration
technologies. Among its many activities, the group hosts the European
Photonics Packaging Pilot Line (PIXAPP) and the European Photonics
Innovation Academy which is part of PhotonHub Europe. The group collaborates
with multiple academic and industry partners worldwide, leading many large-
scale projects involving multiple research partnerships.
To further grow and develop its research activities, the group invites
applications for an exciting position as Research Programme Manager to manage
all administrative, contractual and financial aspects of the group's research
projects. This includes managing both large-scale publicly funded and private
industry-funded projects. The position will involve directly supporting
researchers in the group with the preparation of new project proposals and
managing funded and ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities
Managing all funded projects, overseeing the coordination and submission
of financial and budgetary information and management of reporting to
funding agencies (e.g. European Commission, Enterprise Ireland, etc)
Lead group researchers regarding Tyndall's Financial Policy, Procedures
and Systems in relation to expenditure on their grant-funded projects.
Champion group researchers in the preparation of competitive externally
funded proposals, including liaising with funders, project partners and
internal Finance and Legal Teams to prepare large-scale consortium
proposals.
Encourage group researchers to prepare new industry project proposals and
provide project management support for on-going industry funded projects.
Manage cash flow and projects spending to anticipate financial
requirements through short term and long term or strategic planning in
consultation with the Head of Group and Tyndall's Finance Team.
Manage, in collaboration with Tyndall's Finance Team, the preparation and
submission of timely and accurate projects' financial data as required by
funders.
Manage the Group's interaction with other internal Tyndall Departments
(e.g. Human Resources, Legal, Procurement…)
Participate in education and public engagement activities, as required.
Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management
system.
Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety
standards.
Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the
general scope and level of the post.
Essential Criteria
Postgraduate qualification in project management.
Typically 5 years' experience working within research finance.
Experience in championing the acquisition of large-scale EU-funded
projects as consortium coordinator and partner.
Experience in managing financial and administrative aspects of EU-funded
projects as consortium coordinator and partner.
Experience in providing direct mentoring to and support to research staff
on financial and administrative matters.
Experience of developing and implementing contractual agreements ranging
from industry to inter institutional agreements as they relate to finance,
IP and overheads.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to enable interpretation
of data and data extraction from multiple financial data sources.
Experience of developing and delivering new strategic initiatives such as
training programmes.
Experience working in a technology environment, either research or
industry.
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills to ensure representation
of the Group with funding agencies, brokerage events and consortium
meetings.
Proven ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to interact
with internal and external stakeholders from a range of disciplines.
Desirable Criteria
Evidence of creative skills/creativity
Experience in working within a photonics, electronics and semiconductor
technologies environment.
Experience in funding diversification, including national and non-EU
funding agencies.
Strong IT skills and experience of appropriate financial management
systems and funding agencies reporting requirements and management tools.
Experience supporting complex industry projects with demanding timelines.
Experience preparing project statements of work, negotiating contracts and
project costing.
Experience of public procurement policies and processes.
Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Tyndall National institute has a proactive entrepreneurial culture and we
welcome applications from candidates who possess entrepreneurial and creative
skills/experience, including the creation of technology start-ups.
Appointment may be made on the Grade 6A Admin II Scale (B). €68,554 -
€86,838 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with
public sector pay policy.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Peter O'Brien at
[email protected]
Closing date of applications is before 5pm (Irish Local Time) on Monday, 3rd
June 2024.
Application Instructions
Please make sure to attach an up to date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation
letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria' for this role.
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Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check
may form part of the selection process.
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of
recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal
Opportunities Employer