Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann) Careers

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Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann) is an agency of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science working in collaboration with higher education institutions and other state agencies such as the Higher Education Authority (HEA), IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.

We are the national body for investment in research in the areas of STEM, which assists in the development and competitiveness of industry, enterprise, and employment in Ireland. We also promote and support STEM education and engagement to improve awareness and understanding of the value of research to society and to support the STEM careers pipeline.

Physicist Dr Arlene O'Neill

Software Engineer Rois�n Howard

Electronic Engineer Shane Callanan

Mechanical Engineer Gillian Cagney

Planetary Scientist Caitriona Jackman

Design Engineer / Entrepreneur Sharon Rabi

Discover STEM Research Ireland

Web Developer Ronan Doherty

Design Engineer Sinead Kenny

Consulting / Design Engineer Leanne Leonard

Process Engineering Lecturer Clodagh Moore

Mark Meehan, STEM Learning Head

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Who are the people who most influenced your career direction?

Management of a training process in a busy environment (how to find the time to upskills people when the production plan shows no time!)

Describe a typical day?

I have a meeting every morning with the HR team followed by a review of metrics for a different topic in the Training arena on a daily basis. During the day I'll meet various business leaders across all roles to promote and drive a learning strategy that gives results to the organization & the people within.

What are the main tasks and responsibilities?

Ensuring effective communication with leadership regarding progress, achievements, gaps, new learning needs, and recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure learning impact, define and implement the strategy, maintain and support global standards for excellence in learning

What are the main challenges?

Management of a training process in a busy environment (how to find the time to upskills people when the production plan shows no time!)

What is your education to date?