Research Co-centre Business Development Manager - 36 months

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Co-Centre Business Development Manager within UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.

Transformation of the global food system towards more sustainable and equitable outcomes is urgently needed, requiring an evidence-based food systems approach. The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems aims to transform the existing food systems in Ireland and the UK, addressing economic, social, health and environmental problems to ensure safe nutritious food for all. Our research will consider specific challenges addressing food system integrity and resilience, food safety and healthy diets from sustainable sources. Using a food systems approach, the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems encompasses a research programme of oriented basic and applied research in the areas of science, technology, engineering and social sciences across three jurisdictions – the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB).

Reporting to the Co-Centre Manager, the Business Development Manager will have a key role in extending and maintaining the Co-Centre’s relationship with industry.  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development of the Co-Centre’s business development strategy and achieving its business development goals and objectives. S/he/they will be responsible for understanding in detail the needs of industry and matching those to the emerging technologies and capabilities of the Co-Centre’s research groups. The role will also identify and coordinate opportunities for collaboration with research organisations both nationally and internationally (companies, government, NGO’s etc.) across the Co-Centre network. This includes collaboration with industry in the securing of additional research funding and the involvement of industry partners in new funding applications.

Salary Range: €70,000 - €80,000 per annum

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 30^th of April 2025.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs

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