SENIOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR- PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - INFANT Research Centre

Further Vacancy Details SENIOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR- PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - INFANT Research Centre 1 Year Specific Purpose Whole Time or Part-Time Appointment (0.8-1FTE) The INFANT Research Centre at University College Cork (UCC) is dedicated to advancing maternal and child health research. Its overarching vision is to drive translational research that places Ireland at the forefront of this field. INFANT is committed to delivering scientific excellence and meaningful impact through a broad spectrum of academic, translational and commercial activities. The Centre brings together a diverse team of clinicians and scientists, supported by selected industry partners, international collaborators, patient advocates and families. INFANT’s work is funded by a variety of national and international agencies, including EU programmes, industry and philanthropic organisations. INFANT now seeks an accomplished senior professional to lead the Centre’s Communications & Public Engagement function. Reporting to the Centre Director, the post‑holder will shape strategic messaging, outreach and stakeholder relations, ensuring that INFANT’s research excellence is visible and influential nationally and internationally. The role requires close liaison with UCC Communications, Marketing, Alumni & Development, funders, policy‑makers and the media. The successful candidate will combine high‑level strategic vision with hands‑on delivery, demonstrating authority in science communication, digital engagement and public‑participation methodologies. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies.  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 Professor Geraldine Boylan, Director of INFANT Research Centre. Email: g.boylan@ucc.ie Further information on the Department is available at INFANT – A research centre focused entirely on pregnancy, birth and early childhood Salary : € 65,000 personal rate per annum or pro rata (0.8FTE) if part -time. Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal. 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, February 27th, 2026. 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 No late applications will be accepted. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Contact Person : Professor Geraldine Boylan Contact Email : g.boylan@ucc.ie Job ID : 094733 Contact Number : Close Date : 27-Feb-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 Candidate Brief 4006 Apply for Job Return to Search