Research Analyst

Trilateral Research is recruiting for a Research Analyst to join our Innovation and Research Services team in Ireland. As part of this team, you will deliver research services in the AWARE project focusing on raising GDPR awareness for micro-enterprises, whilst supporting other research projects as required.

Our company and what we

doAt Trilateral Research, we build Responsible AI (RAI) products and deliver services that empower organisations to develop and deploy AI responsibly. Our products and services are grounded in over 15 years of pioneering research and methodological innovatio

n.

Key responsibilities include but not limited

to:
Project deli

• very:Ensure independent, effective, and timely delivery of contributions to the AWARE project and other projects as required (including research, reports, other outputs) in direct communication with project managers, manager, and/or clients. This will inc
• lude:Creating a repository of publicly available tools and materials improving GDPR awareness of
• SMEs.Finalising a stakeholder analysis focusing on SMEs in the health and beauty sector; business associations; data protection authori
• ties.Contributing to the design of questionnaires for SME associations and chambers of commerce in EU Member States, on their role in GDPR compliance of their members, including the interplay with new technolo
• gies.Interviewing SME associations and chambers of commerce in EU Member States on GDPR & technology and analysing res
• ults.Disseminating and communicating information about the project and its findings to target stakehol
• ders.Represent Trilateral at project meetings and external ev
• ents.Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for strategic priority alignment through project activi

ties.
Research i

• mpact:Deliver agreed activities to enhance the profile of Trilateral in collaboration with team members e.g., via peer-reviewed publications, popular press articles, presentation
• s etc.Liaise with the Research Communications team to maximise the impact of project outputs and services in line with project and company

goals.
Team devel

• opment:Buddy project/team members on project or subject matter exp
• ertise.Contribute to team development initi

atives.

Required education and ex

perience:E

• ssential:Master’s or PhD (or near completion of PhD) in data protection, GDPR or AI a
• ssurance.Experience conducting research in related/relevant areas to the role responsi

bilities.

• Desirable:Proven track record of building relationships with research coll
• aborators.Experience of delivering a range of researc
• h outputs.Publications in peer-reviewed

journals.

Professional knowledge and techn

ical skill

• s:Essential:Good understanding of data protecti
• on and GDPR.Demonstrable research and analytical skills and c
• apabilities.Strong presentation skills with an ability to effectively communicate across and outside the o

rganisatio

• n.
  Desirable:Knowledge or experience in project managemen
• t principals.Risk manag

ement skills.
Interpe

rsonal ski

• lls:Essential:Strong English verbal and written communi
• cation skills.Proactive problem-s
• olving skills.Relationship-bu
• ilding skills.Strong organisation and pl
• anning skills.Excellent attent
• ion to detail.Shared values: commitment to excellence, knowledge sharing, adaptability trust, respect a

nd mucking-in.
What else do

I need to know?Location: This position is open to candidates based in the Repu

blic of IrelandContract type: 8-month fixe

d-term contractS

tart date: ASAPSalary: Commensurate

with experienceHours: Full-time / 40

hours per week
Please note that the closing date for applications is the 6th of May 2025 at 1pm (UTC+1). Our hiring team will be continuously reviewing applications as they are submitted. We receive a high volume of applications, and we will only be able to progress applicants that meet all the essential requirements listed in t

his descripti

on.

How to apply?Please submit your CV and complete all application questions listed, 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 pregn

ancy and maternity.
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 applicat

ion to work with us.

Trilateral Research is a company that builds Responsible AI (RAI) products and delivers services that empower organisations to develop and deploy AI responsibly. They have over 15 years of pioneering research and methodological innovation.