Research Funding Specialist (International)

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 71.000; Tempo pieno

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Trinity College Dublin in Ireland invites applications for the post of Research Funding Specialist (International) within the Research Development Office. The role supports academic researchers and research groups in accessing international funding opportunities through information dissemination, application guidance, and coordinated support activities.

Reporting to the Team Lead and collaborating with colleagues in Schools and Centres, you will coordinate funding bulletins, manage grant

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• Support international funding activities for researchers.
• Coordinate funding bulletins and information to researchers and support staff.
• Provide workshop and interview preparation support for grant applicants.
• Assist with administrative processes related to grant applications and records management.
• Collaborate with Schools, Centres, and the central Research Development Office team.

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Job Title : Research Funding Specialist (International) Pay Scale : Administrative 2

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75thin 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. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Applications are invited for the post of Research Funding Specialist within the Research Development Office (RDO). The post will provide support to the RDO’s international research funding activities, working as part of the central team of Research Funding Specialists and alongside research support colleagues based in Schools and Centres.

The role will support academic researchers and research groups in accessing international research funding opportunities through the coordination and delivery of funding information, application support, workshops, interview preparation and associated administrative processes.

Reporting to the Team Lead, the post holder will work closely with a Senior Research Funding Specialist responsible for the international funding portfolio. The role will provide support in relation to appropriate international funding programmes, including the coordination of funding bulletins and information, standard application guidance, management of records relating to grant applications, workshops and other researcher-support activities.

Post Status:Specific Purpose

The specific purpose of this employment is to provide partial cover for a vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.

Hours of Post:35 hours per week

Salary:Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 2 (€60,185- €70,718 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.”https://www.tcd.ie/hr/employee-services/pay-scales/

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Interviews will be held the week of 23rd November 2026

Informal enquirieson the role can be addressed to Sarah [e-mail]

Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance ofbelonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of usrespecting and caringfor one another. We know we canachievemuch more through workingtogether. We know too that we musttake responsibilityfor our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop,imagining. And throughbeing nature positivewe 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.