Research Manager

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin is seeking an experienced Research Manager for the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role carries overall responsibility for the School's research support structures, staff and the growing portfolio of affiliated Research Centres, in partnership with the Director of Research to implement the School's strategy.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across all research support functions, strengthen systems, drive capacity development and ensure

Qualifications

• Overall responsibility for the School's research support structures and staff.
• Lead the implementation of the School's research strategy and growth of Research Centres.
• Provide strategic leadership across all research support functions.

Job description

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.

Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post ID: 039542

Post Summary: The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking an experienced professional in the role of Research Manager. They will have overall responsibility and authority for the School's research support structures, research support staff, and growing portfolio of affiliated Research Centres. As the School undergoes a period of strategic growth and development, this role will be pivotal, working in partnership with the Director of Research, in leading the implementation of the schools research strategy, directing and managing the broad range of research support activities and ensuring the effective delivery, coordination and continuous enhancement of research operations.

The Research Manager will provide strategic leadership across all research support functions, with responsibility for strengthening research support systems, driving the development of research capacity, and ensuring that research support staff and Research Centres operate in alignment with the School's strategic objectives and priorities. The postholder will play a key leadership role in fostering a high-impact, clinically relevant, and internationally recognised research environment across the School and its Research Centres.

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 16th October 2026 at 12 noon (Irish Time)

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€71,651 - €92,692 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the School Manager, Frank O’Rourke at [e-mail]

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Katie Doran at E [e-mail] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.