Research & Policy Co-Ordinator

at  Trinity College Dublin

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POST SUMMARY

The postholder will work collaboratively with the wider TAP team, leading in-depth research, overseeing the systematic collection and analysis of data, and the formulation of date driven policy recommendations. The coordinator will be responsible for the design and implementation of several research and evaluation programmes supporting the key strategic objectives of TAP. The post holder will be tasked with translating research findings into actionable policy ideas and initiatives, driving the implementation of evidence-based strategies to advance the Trinity Access Programmes’ mission of fostering equitable educational access.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract. This is a specific purpose contract. The specific purpose of this contract is to conduct and deliver research evaluations, reports and academic papers relating to TAP’s activities and interests, as identified in TAP research workplan and linked to the deliverables of the TAP Research & Policy plan which aims to evaluate and review a number of TAP programmes and to complete the longtidual research already commenced in schools outreach, the longer-term requirements of which, have yet to be evaluated and established. Employment is not offered on a permanent basis as it is expected that the work associated with the Research & Policy plan will be complete within a finite period.
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€44,910- €56,383 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. (tcd.ie)

How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

• Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.
• Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.
• Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Wendy Crampton, Director Of Trinity Access Programmes at E: Wendy.Crampton@tcd.ie
Application queries about this post, please email Olivia McTernan, Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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 whom 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

Please refer the Job description for details