Senior Research Co-Ordinator – Programme Manager INFANT Research Centre

Further Vacancy Details Senior Research Co-Ordinator – Programme Manager INFANT Research Centre 24 Months Specific purpose/whole-time post INFANT Research Centre is now accepting applications for a dynamic and highly organised Senior Research Co-Ordinator - Programme Manager for ELEVATE. This is an important operational role within a major strategic research programme focused on prevention, early detection and intervention for early brain injury and cerebral palsy. The Programme Manager will co-ordinate the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of ELEVATE, support the implementation of programme policies and procedures, and engage effectively with key stakeholders, participating sites and funders. Working closely with the ELEVATE Executive Committee, Programme Management Team, Principal Investigators and professional services colleagues, the postholder will provide operational, governance and reporting support across planning, delivery, compliance and programme oversight. The postholder will co-ordinate core management functions for the ELEVATE Research Programme, including reports, dashboards, meeting support, risk registers, action tracking and follow-up. The postholder will attend Management and Executive Committee meetings. The successful candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised, with the ability to manage a diverse workload, work under pressure and respond effectively to multiple competing demands. The postholder will also be expected to support other aspects of the INFANT Centre's work where relevant and to adopt a flexible approach in line with evolving programme needs. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. Project: ELEVATE 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 g.boylan@ucc.ie 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: €77,500 gross per annum (1 FTE) 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 recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 10th April 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 : g.boylan@ucc.ie Job ID : 095434 Contact Number : Close Date : 10-Apr-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 741.4 Candidate Brief 2806 Apply for Job Return to Search