Research Manager - Cybersecurity

Trilateral Research have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Manager to join our Cybersecurity cluster!

The successful candidate will support the growth, development and operational management of the Cybersecurity Research cluster, manage team members and support the delivery of the ATHENA project which focuses on tackling disinformation in Europe. This is a combined research and management role.

Our company and what we do

At Trilateral Research, we provide ethical AI solutions for tackling complex social issues, from human trafficking and child exploitation, citizen security in crisis to pollution and climate change. We transform research into innovation and sustainable impact​, focusing our efforts where we can enhance societal wellbeing.

We apply rigorous, cutting-edge research when developing and accessing new technologies to ensure they achieve sustainable innovation and measurable impact. Our teams include humanities specialists, social scientists, data scientists, ethical, legal and human rights experts who work across the technology-social disciplinary divide.

What are your responsibilities?

Project Delivery:

• Contribute to the effective and timely delivery of the ATHENA project, which involves researching issues of disinformation and how to address them.
• Work to resolve and escalate project management issues and risks.

Business Development:

• Contribute to the research team’s revenue goals and support the growth of the Cybersecurity Research team.
• Lead and/or contribute to funding applications and oversee applications by junior members of the team, providing training where needed.
• Support external and internal networking including cross-collaboration proposal efforts.

Team Management:

• Be responsible for direct line management activities, ensuring team awareness of strategic/operational goals and alignment with policies and procedures of the company.
• Support team members to manage effectively and grow their business areas and meet staff development needs.
• Ensure that staff performance management is of a high standard and is based on company policies and procedures.
• Support in the management of recruitment activities and implementing operational processes or resolving operational issues as they arise.

Research Impact:

• Grow the cybersecurity cluster’s research-driven impact, demonstrating innovation in practice, through publication, funding, and research outputs.
• Support the cluster lead in identifying new opportunities and maximizing existing ones to enhance the profile of the company in collaboration with research impact officers, exploitation working group and cluster leads. E.g., via peer-reviewed publications, popular press articles, presentations.

Strategy Delivery:

• Maintain and grow, though publication, funding and interdisciplinary outputs, cluster expertise and research-driven innovation for Trilateral.

• Support the cluster lead in identifying high-traction research findings and engage with the disciplinary community, via blogs or other publications, to build the cluster’s visibility and reputation

Requirements

Skills and experience you will bring to the role:

Interpersonal skills:

Essential:

• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate across and outside the organization.
• Proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• People management (relationship-building and influencing) skills and experience.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Shared values such as: Commitment to excellence, Knowledge sharing, Adaptability, Mucking-in, Trust, Respect.

Professional knowledge and technical skills:

Essential:

• Experience in successful income generation, including developing research proposals, funding relationships and/or tenders.
• Knowledge of technologies, including AI, used in disseminating disinformation and their countermeasures.
• Cybersecurity technical knowledge and expertise.
• Qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Project management experience.
• Good analytical skills and data driven thinking.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.

Desirable:

• Experience in cybersecurity technical writing and providing technical training to non-expert audiences.

Required education and experience:

Essential:

• PhD in related discipline such as Information technologies, cybersecurity, social/political/security studies, software engineering or equivalent research experience.
• Team/Line Management experience.
• Experience in coordination/management of multiple projects.

Desirable:

• Experience managing remote international teams.

What else do I need to know?

Location: This position is open to candidates based in the Republic of Ireland. 

Contract type: Permanent Employment Contract.

Start date: Feb/March 2024.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience.

Hours: Full Time.

Our compensation package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Company sick pay and family friendly pay
• Flexible working hours
• Remote working/working from home options
• Enhanced pension scheme based on service
• Continuous career development

How to apply?

Please submit both your CV and a cover letter, linking your experience to our requirements in order to have your application considered. References will be required prior to appointment and candidates must be eligible to work in the country the role requires.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are a Disability Confident committed and Living Wage employer.

At Trilateral Research, we value privacy and data protection rights. We have a longstanding data protection culture and promote robust ethical standards in data management and research ethics. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice in relation to our recruitment activities before submitting your application to work with us.