Marine Institute (2 vacancies)

Scientific & Technical Officer - Mixed Fisheries
(Oranmore, Co. Galway – Temporary specified purpose until 15^th Oct 2025)

Summary of the Role:

The Scientific and Technical Officer (STO) will work within the demersal fisheries resource assessment and integrated advice teams in the Fisheries and Ecosystems Advisory Services area (FEAS). These teams provide the stock assessments, scientific evidence and advice which underpin the sustainable management of fish, molluscs, crustaceans while safeguarding marine ecosystems.  The job will be focused on data collation, data analysis, stock assessment and management strategy evaluation (MSEs). 

Educational and Professional Requirements:

• A relevant third level degree in ecology, resource management, fisheries science, statistics, mathematics or related field
• Demonstrated experience with statistical programming and query languages (e.g. R/Python and SQL)
• Demonstrated high level data management and data manipulation skills
• Excellent knowledge of statistical, modelling and simulation and methods
• Proven scientific report writing skills and / or published peer-reviewed papers
• A high level of experience in the use of Microsoft Office or similar applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in collaborating with others through scientific expert groups or research projects
• Sufficiently fit to pass an ENG II Medical and Personal Survival Training Programme
• Be highly organised and have the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment to meet multiple deadlines

Duration of Contract:

This temporary specified purpose contract of employment will run for up to 15th October 2025. The successful candidate will be on probation for the first six months of this contract.

Salary: €36,086 - €74,094

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Scientific & Technical Officer – Aquaculture and Catchment Monitoring
(Newport, Co. Mayo – Contract of Indefinite Duration)

Summary of the Role:

The successful candidate will work across the FEAS aquaculture and catchment monitoring teams as a Scientific and Technical Officer (STO), with primary responsibility for fish rearing & migratory fish monitoring programmes at the Marine Institute Newport Long Term Ecological Research Centre (MI LTERC).
 

You will work closely with the Senior Laboratory Analyst and the Laboratory Analyst team to support running of the migratory fish census and ensure the effective fish rearing facilities. This role will include support for the migratory fish census operations and responsibility for the care and welfare of the fish stocks on site, ensuring that routine husbandry procedures are followed and that the facilities are compliant with relevant Regulations on animal health, scientific animal welfare and the terms of the aquaculture licence. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to research projects which utilise the facilities and the wider catchment area.

Educational and Professional Requirements:

• A Degree in a relevant scientific area.
• Relevant post qualification work experience in migratory fish stock assessment, ranching and tagging.
• Work experience in a scientific or technical environment including field work, data collection and biological sampling.
• Sea going experience and sufficiently fit to pass an ENG II Medical and participate in appropriate mandatory safety related training.
• Experience of working safely in a laboratory/field environment.
• Direct experience in following and the effective use of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong data handling skills.
• A high level of computer literacy including the use of standard office software packages.
• Proven track record in effectively preparing scientific reports.
• A full clean Driving License.

Duration of Contract:

The contract will be issued on a contract of indefinite duration basis subject to the successful candidate completing a six-month probation period whereby demonstrating consistent competence in and suitability for the role. 

Salary: €36,086 - €74,094

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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 H91 R673. All correspondence for this post should quote the following references:

• Scientific & Technical Officer – Mixed Fisheries: FEAS/STO/MF/NOV2023
• Scientific & Technical Officer – Aquaculture and Catchment Monitoring: FEAS/STO/CATCH/NOV23

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for these posts should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the 27th of November 2023. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.