SFI Fellowship Programme Dr Ekaterina Nesterenko

Friday, 4th September 2015

About SFI Fellowship Programme

• Initiation, development and implementation of internationally peer reviewed programmes;

• Post-award management of SFI investments;• Specification, design and implementation of the IT

awards management system;• Administration of grants;• Liaising with Industry partners and others;• General office experience.

The purpose of the programme is to provide successful candidates with opportunity to develop their career through experiencing and participating in the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency, including

The duration of the award is up to 2 years.

Awards will be made to suitable candidates who wish to gain experience in the following areas:

• EU Affairs

• Policy (Performance Improvement)

• Pre-Award

• Post-Award

About SFI Fellowship Programme

Who can apply?

currently working in a relevant research administrative office of an eligible Research body

The applicant will be either:

currently funded through an SFI award

Researcher with less than 3 months left on their research project with an eligible Research Body

Team member

Member of staff

Eligibility criteria

Must be in position to

PhD degreeor equivalent

for Fellows who would like to work in the scientific and technical divisions (Pre-award, Post-award, Policy, EU affairs).

*applicants who would like to work in other divisions (IT, Finance, HR) are expected to hold a relevant qualification.

take up to 24 months (continuous and full-time) away from their current research activities.

Other important attributes:

-willingness to work in an administration environment;-have strong communication skills;-attention to detail;-organisational skills;-ability to work effectively in the team;

How to apply?

• Complete application form (Appendix 1 of the call document - http://www.sfi.ie/funding/funding-calls/open-calls/sfi-fellowship-programme.html)

• Curriculum Vitae (2 page max.) – focus on relevant skills and administrative experience, keep research achievements to a minimum

• Supporting cover letter – indicate which area(s) of expertise in SFI is most appropriate and whyThese documents should be submitted for the attention of Holly Anderson

by email to

fellowship@sfi.ie

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Tuesday 14th October 2014