24 Months Specific Purpose Whole Time Post Position Summary The INFANT Research Centre at UCC is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Senior Programme Manager (Senior Research Co-ordinator) for the ELEVATE Research Programme (prevention, early detection and intervention for early brain injury and cerebral palsy). This research programme is a Strategic Research Partnership Programme funded by Science Foundation Ireland and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. The Senior Research Co-ordinator - will ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the ELEVATE Research Programme, manage and ensure full implementation of the programme policies and procedures, and engage effectively with key stakeholders and funders. The Senior Research Co-ordinator will work closely with the ELEVATE Programme executive and management teams to contribute operational expertise in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies, practices, projects, delivery of KPIs, reporting and the development of funding proposals. As a member of the Management Team, the Senior Research Coordinator will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of programme strategy and to contribute to business development. The Senior Research Co-ordinator will also play a key role in the implementation of ELEVATE reporting schedule in line with its research programme, ensuring that the scope and timelines of all research projects are on schedule, and that INFANT complies fully with mandatory reporting requirements. The Senior Research Co-ordinator will be expected to support other aspects of the INFANT Centre's work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. They will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously. Project Title: ELEVATE Post Duration: 24 Months Salary: €90,000 gross per annum. Personal Rate For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Geraldine Boylan, Director of INFANT Research Centre. Email: Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, October 31st, 2025 No late applications will be accepted. Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at and initiatives at and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.