The Marine Institute is Ireland’s scientific agency responsible for supporting the sustainable development of the state’s maritime area and resources. We do this through conducting applied research and providing scientific knowledge, advice and services to government, industry and other stakeholders and users. This policy advice capacity, our broad mandate, and the research programmes we fund and undertake, give us a unique insight into the science-policy interface, and make us an exemplar in the provision of integrated ocean knowledge.
Summary of the Role:
This important role supports our organisation in delivery of its essential work programmes. This role provides candidates with the opportunity to work in a diverse organisation which invests in and celebrates its people. The person will work from the Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway and will report directly to the Research Funding and System Accountant in the first instance and will also provide support to the International Funding Programme Manager
The successful candidates will have responsibility for providing financial and administrative support for externally funded projects across the Marine Institute. That support will primarily relate to PIRS and MEFS but will also include projects across the Institute. Externally funded projects may include funding under Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, Interreg, CINEA, DAFM, EMFF, EMFAF, EI, EPA, SFI and other National and European funding streams.
The person will be responsible for preparing and submitting claims on externally funded projects and will work closely with staff across the Institute, project leaders, Research Accountant, colleagues in Research Funding Office & Research Coordination and Support team and will work closely with the Finance and HR departments.
The person will also be required to build relationships with external funding agencies, auditors and others as required. The nature of the work will be largely project driven, therefore requiring a degree of flexibility with regards planning. Teamwork is also important as the persons will be required to work with others to ensure that reporting deadlines across all Marine Institute projects are met..
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How to Apply:
A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway, H91 R673. All correspondence for this post should quote reference CS/AA/PROFUND/JUN25
Closing date for Applications:
All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Friday, 13th June 2025. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.
The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role. Please do advise if there are any special accommodations required for the recruitment process. We are here to help you access opportunities with us.
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