1. SFI Fellowship Programme Dr Ekaterina Nesterenko Friday, 4 th September 2015

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Eligibility criteria Must be in position to PhD degree or 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;

6. 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)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 why These documents should be submitted for the attention of Holly Anderson by email to fellowship@sfi.ie

7. Thank you www.sfi.ie @scienceirel Tuesday 14 th October 2014