Research Communications and Outreach Executive in Dublin 2

What are you going to do:

Period: Fixed term contract- for 2 years
Starting date: Immediate
Location: Remote until further notice (normally based at 7 Ely Place, Dublin 2)
Reporting to: Head of Research

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

Scientific Communications

• Responsible for responding to research related enquiries from people living with sight loss and members of the public.
• Supporting the Communications department by providing regular website and social media content.
• Supporting the Communications department with research related PR.
• Producing accessible summaries of Fighting Blindness research to convey the value of research to a lay audience.
• Reporting the outputs, outcomes and impact of research funded by Fighting Blindness to a variety of stakeholders.
• Developing a range of educational materials relating to research.

Public and Patient Involvement in Research

• As main point of contact, coordinating public and patient involvement (PPI) in research including preparation of training packages, facilitating focus groups and providing support to research and clinical community with initiatives.
• Representing Fighting Blindness on external PPI committees.

Engagement and Outreach

• Outreach activities including representation of Fighting Blindness and the research function at community groups, schools, information events, support programmes etc.
• Assisting with the coordination, logistics and development of workshops, symposia and the annual Retina Scientific Conference and Public Engagement Day.

Research Administration

• Liaising with funding bodies and grant holders with respect to post-award reporting and financial administration, evaluating progress against original aims of the project.
• Supporting future calls for research including international peer review and pre-award administration.
• Assisting with the organisation and reporting of research focussed meetings.
• Supporting the Target 5000 multi-disciplinary team, liaising with both clinical and scientific stakeholders.
• Performing additional tasks necessary to achieve the overall objectives of the research department and organisation.

Person Specifications

Qualifications:

• Scientific communications or a background in health discipline or biomedical science

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to explain and tailor complex information with clarity and confidence to non-scientific audiences.
• Experience in grant writing and grant management.
• Self-motivated with a high level of organisational ability, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with patient, clinical, scientific and industry/biotech community.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team in a fast-paced and high-delivery environment.
• Ability to think creatively, problem solve and work under pressure to a high standard.
• Strong empathy with a commitment to the Fighting Blindness mission.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday
• Pension scheme

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Extra information

Interested candidates should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae and cover letter. Fighting Blindness is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2020 at 12 noon.

Status

Closed

Education Level

University

Location

Dublin 2

Working hours per week

35

Type of Contract

Graduate Jobs, Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

Between €20,000 and €35,000 Per Year

Responsible for

Scientific Communications and outreach

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Cover Letter Required

Yes

Languages

English