- Apply by date - Midnight of October 23rd
Title: Translational Manager – Brain Tumour Research
Department: Physiology and Medical Physics
Tenure: 6 month fixed term 0.5 FTE (with a possibility for renewal, pending continuing funding)
Location: 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin
Reporting to: Administrative & Operations Manager
Starting Date: November 2022
Post Summary:
The objective of this post to provide direct support for the Brain Tumour Biobank Management Team in building strong collaboration between cancer researchers at RCSI and Beaumont Hospital, as well as facilitating partnerships with external research groups and/or research organisations. The successful candidate will provide a high level function in the ongoing development, maintenance and completion of top-end academic and research collaborations.
Specific duties:
- Working with the Brain Tumour Biobank (BTB) Management team in the development and implementation of research partnerships between the Department of Physiology & Medical Physics (RCSI) and the Departments of Neuropathology and Neurosurgery at Beaumont Hospital in accordance with the BTB Governance.
- Management of project grant including grant registration and liaising with Post Award for grant amendment as required.
- Liaise with RCSI researchers and Beaumont Neuropathology department to develop research programmes
- Provide support in grant applications and Research Ethics committees (REC) applications
- Preparation of reports (sponsors, Ethics committees).
- Liaise with BTB operations team to perform regular auditing of biobank, or as required.
- Oversee the execution of Research Agreements and other required contracts (e.g., Material & Data Transfer Agreements) with the support from the RCSI Research Office
- Monitor and oversee ethical requirements & documentation related to the BTB.
- Responsibility for drafting and updating Data Management Plans (DMPs) with assistance from the RCSI Research Data Officer.
- Assist in organising outreach events, including online events and materials
- Engage in Patient Public Involvement (PPI) initiatives in partnership with sponsors (BTI)
- Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to
Qualifications:
- A primary degree in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Health Sciences is essential or alternatively a degree in a related discipline is essential.
- A higher degree (e.g., PhD) and background in biomedical science and prior research and education managing skills.
Application Process:
Please apply online no later than 5pm on the closing date with your CV and Covering Letter.
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