Title: Research Co-ordinator – Grants and Projects

Reports to: Programme Manager – Grants

Contract type: 3-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

Location: The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin 4 office) working

Office days: Office attendance days are Wednesday & Thursday

Salary: €43,000 per annum

Who we are

At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by 2025, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and support.

A key priority for achieving our vision is to increase our investment in world class cancer research. Every year, we fund patient-focused cancer research from translational and clinical projects in areas such as early detection, novel cancer treatments and clinical trials, right through to research focussed on cancer prevention, improvements in care, wellbeing and outcomes of those living with, through and beyond a cancer diagnosis, in addition to research to support those at end of life.

This position will be central to achieving this goal, and the individual appointed will play a central role in coordinating the day to day running of research programmes and partnerships across the Irish Cancer Society.

If you're passionate about the importance of cancer research, are organised, efficient and have experience working with the medical, nursing and allied health research community, this role is for you. Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.

Research Programmes:

• Support activities relating to ongoing management of our research grant process, projects and partnerships
• Work with currently funded researchers and research support staff on a day-to-day basis to provide project management support. 
• Contribute to the development of new strategic research grant calls and projects aimed at building capacity amongst the cancer research community.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain working relationships with funded researchers, key members of the cancer research community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Interact with other funding agencies on joint funding arrangements and partnerships.
• Partner with other departments within the Irish Cancer Society to develop internal cancer research priorities.
• Coordinate the Irish Cancer Society Public and Patient partnership activities, to ensure the patient voice is embedded into our research processes.

Communication

• Work with the Irish Cancer Society communications team to provide external communication of the Society's research programmes and partnerships.
• Work alongside the research team to coordinate research talks, workshops, training opportunities, and outreach events were required.
• Assist the research team in responding to research related queries from the public.
• When required, present to the public an overview of cancer research funded by the Irish Cancer Society (to support specific campaigns, fundraising events, lab tours etc.,)

Who you are

• Passionate about cancer research
• Have excellent stakeholder management and people skills, and an ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• High level of organisational ability, accuracy and attention to detail.
• You are able to make decisions using good judgement and reasoning.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to draft and edit reports.
• Have a flexible approach with the ability to work in a methodical and organized fashion.

Your qualifications and experience

• Educated to PhD level or equivalent in health-based research*
• Good knowledge of the research environment in Ireland including funding procedures and university processes.
• Experience of working on research projects involving patient focussed research is desirable.
• Experience with Patient and Public Involvement in research. 

Nice to have:

• Experience within the cancer research/service provision landscape is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.

*PhD equivalence is defined as three or more senior (first, joint-first, or last) author publications in peer-reviewed academic journals or 4 years' full-time research experience post-primary degree

General

• The Irish Cancer Society operates a no-smoking policy and the post holder must not smoke in the office or when on Society business outside the office.
• Be willing to occasionally work outside of normal working hours.
• All employees are required to be aware of their responsibilities towards health and safety and to adhere to fire regulations.
• This job description is not exhaustive; it merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Society at any time after discussion with the post holder.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 28^th April 2025 

Please note all CVs are logged through a third-party system for processing

The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES

Some of our benefits:

·      23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)

·      Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.

·      Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)

·      Flexitime

·      Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - new starters will join the pension from the date of commencement of employment with the Society. The current contribution rate ranges from a contribution of 3%, 5% or a maximum of 8% of basic salary.

·      Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)

·      Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme

·      Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)

·      Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)

·      Learning and Development Programmes

·      Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)

·      Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

·      Optional Flu vaccine provided