Posted 18 July, 2026
Senior Research Coordinator - Research Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Manager INFANT Research Centre Part-Time Post (0.8 FTE)
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 752730804
Senior Research Coordinator - Research Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Manager INFANT Research Centre Part-Time Post (0.8 FTE)
12 Months Specific Purpose Part-Time Post (0.8 FTE)
The INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork is seeking an experienced and highly motivated candidate for the position of Senior Research Coordinator (Research Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Manager). The appointee will support the strategic development, research engagement, partnership development and sustainability of INFANT, with particular responsibility for strengthening INFANT's contribution to UCC Futures - Children.
The post will be based in INFANT and will report to the Director of INFANT and Director of UCC Futures - Children, or nominee. The appointee will work closely with the INFANT leadership team, UCC Futures - Children leads, academic and clinical colleagues, the Research Support Officer, relevant UCC professional services and external partners. The role will connect INFANT's research strengths in maternal, fetal, newborn and child health with the wider interdisciplinary priorities of UCC Futures - Children.
The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning, research engagement, partnership development, collaborative research initiatives, research funding and impact. The appointee will work in partnership with the UCC Advancement Office and Cork University Foundation to support the development of opportunities for philanthropic support that are aligned with agreed research priorities and University processes. The role requires sound judgement, discretion and diplomacy, together with the ability to translate complex research priorities into clear propositions for partners, funders, policymakers, charities, community organisations and philanthropic partners.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Various INFANT projects
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Geraldine Boylan Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department INFANT - A research centre focused entirely on pregnancy, birth and early childhood
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives
Salary: Pro rata (80%), Admin III Salary Scale (Scale B): €61,471 - €73,392.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 24th July 2026
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
Contact Person : Geraldine Boylan
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098193
Contact Number : 0214205061
Close Date : 24-Jul-2026 12:00
12 Months Specific Purpose Part-Time Post (0.8 FTE)
The INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork is seeking an experienced and highly motivated candidate for the position of Senior Research Coordinator (Research Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Manager). The appointee will support the strategic development, research engagement, partnership development and sustainability of INFANT, with particular responsibility for strengthening INFANT's contribution to UCC Futures - Children.
The post will be based in INFANT and will report to the Director of INFANT and Director of UCC Futures - Children, or nominee. The appointee will work closely with the INFANT leadership team, UCC Futures - Children leads, academic and clinical colleagues, the Research Support Officer, relevant UCC professional services and external partners. The role will connect INFANT's research strengths in maternal, fetal, newborn and child health with the wider interdisciplinary priorities of UCC Futures - Children.
The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning, research engagement, partnership development, collaborative research initiatives, research funding and impact. The appointee will work in partnership with the UCC Advancement Office and Cork University Foundation to support the development of opportunities for philanthropic support that are aligned with agreed research priorities and University processes. The role requires sound judgement, discretion and diplomacy, together with the ability to translate complex research priorities into clear propositions for partners, funders, policymakers, charities, community organisations and philanthropic partners.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project: Various INFANT projects
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Geraldine Boylan Email: [email protected]
For further information on the Department INFANT - A research centre focused entirely on pregnancy, birth and early childhood
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives
Salary: Pro rata (80%), Admin III Salary Scale (Scale B): €61,471 - €73,392.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected] quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 24th July 2026
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
Contact Person : Geraldine Boylan
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 098193
Contact Number : 0214205061
Close Date : 24-Jul-2026 12:00
