Research Programme Officer

Job Title : Research Programme Officer Pay Scale : Administrative 3 Closing Date : 02-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.ie Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction . The AIB Trinity Climate Hub, hosted by the School of Natural Sciences, is seeking to appoint a Research Programme Officer. This post will cover the research programme of the Buckley Lab which will include researchers in the AIB Trinity Climate Hub, as well as Trinity-based researchers in the Co-Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Water and the All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network. The postholder will work closely with Professor Yvonne Buckley, who directs all three of these initiatives. Additionally, they will work with researchers, partners, and funders, providing logistical support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with institutional and funding requirements. They will arrange researcher development and training activities, manage administrative processes such as procurement and internal communications, and will act as liaison between the researchers and other operational staff. The Research Programme Officer will be employed by Trinity under the AIB Trinity Climate Hub 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. They will report to the AIB Trinity Climate Hub Manager, Amanda Mathieson. Post Status: Specific Purpose The specific purpose of this employment is to bring together and support the smooth operation of research within the hub and its adjacent initiatives. It will provide administrative support and coordinate training and events for the research projects funded under this initiative, which must end in December 2029. Employment is not offered on an indefinite basis, as the role is tied to specific strategic activities expected to be completed within a defined period. The contract will terminate upon completion of the work or if the funding stream is withdrawn or terminated by the funder. Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer3 €46,874  - €58,667 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) 2nd April 2026 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. Interviews: It is intended that interviews will be held the week of 13th April on the TCD campus. Informal enquiries on the role can be addressed in confidence to amanda.mathieson@tcd.ie Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging . We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together . We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining . And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. 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. Further Information Filesize Research Programme Officer JD (1).pdf 239.4 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job