Scientific & Technical Officer (STO): BlueBio Boost Project

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

The successful candidate will work within the Aquaculture Section of FEAS as a Scientific and Technical Officer (STO), with responsibility for delivering the Marine Institute inputs to the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) funded BlueBio Boost project (Boosting seaweed farming through better utilization of genetic resources), a European project with partners from Norway, Ireland, Sweden and Belgium and coordinated by the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). The project aims to promote the sustainable development of the European seaweed industry by improving the efficiency of propagation and selection of suitable genotypes adapted to local conditions on a regional scale.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

• A Degree in a relevant scientific area.
• Relevant post qualification work experience in a scientific or technical environment including field work, data collection and biological sampling.
• Experience of working safely in a laboratory/field environment and the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Sea going experience and sufficiently fit to pass an ENG II Medical and participate in appropriate mandatory safety related training.
• Strong data handling skills.
• A high level of computer literacy including the use of standard office software packages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both in writing and verbally with technical and scientific and non-technical groups.
•  Proven track record in effectively preparing scientific reports or peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work unsupervised and to work well with others.
• Effective organisation and administration skills.
• A full clean Driving License.

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference FEAS/STO/BlueBio Boost/Sept24

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the 7th of October 2024. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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