Basic Function:
This post supports the Measures For Water project which aims to monitor and evaluate targeted mitigation approaches to improve water quality in Ireland. The project will combine a range of research methods across multiple study catchments, including: desk studies, catchment characterisation, field/farm/catchment-scale analysis, GIS, multi-criteria analysis, modeling approaches, socio-economic assessment, and multi-actor engagement.
The research will include sampling, analysis and reporting on the effectiveness of targeted clusters of on-farm mitigation measures to protect and improve water quality.
The successful candidate will co-ordinate and contribute to multiple knowledge transfer activities in the project, and support specific project management activities of the Measures For Water project.
Background:
Declining water quality is an issue of global concern. Challenging water quality targets have been set for Ireland and significant efforts are required by all sectors to achieve these targets. A new project: Monitoring and evaluating targeted mitigation approaches to improve water quality (Measures for Water), funded by DAFM and the EPA, aims to assess the effectiveness of targeted clusters of on-farm mitigation measures to protect and improve water quality.
This exciting new project, led by Teagasc, with University College Cork (UCC) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) as collaborators, will evaluate temporal and spatial effectiveness of mitigation measures through high-resolution data collection. The project will combine a range of research methods across multiple study catchments, including: desk studies, catchment characterisation, field/farm/catchment-scale analysis, GIS, multi-criteria analysis, modeling approaches, socio-economic assessment, and multi-actor engagement.
The successful applicant will be part of the Measures for Water project team and will be based at the Environment, Soils and Land Use Department in the Teagasc Johnstown Castle Research Centre in Wexford, Ireland. Teagasc Johnstown Castle is Ireland’s leading research institute on agri-environmental research, and conducts both basic and applied research on a wide range of subjects, including soil health, soil-plant interactions, biodiversity, nutrient efficiency, water quality, gaseous emissions, agri-ecology, and land use.
Background to Teagasc Post-Doctoral Programme:
The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research. Appointees to a Teagasc Post-Doctoral Fellowship will be required to undertake a Level 9 Professional Diploma in Researcher Development delivered by University College Dublin (UCD).
This professional diploma is a flexible, modular programme which embraces a blended learning approach to align with the Post-Doctoral Fellow's role in Teagasc. It is designed to develop competencies and transferable skills in research, professionalism, communication and career development. The majority of the programme is delivered online with the remaining elements delivered in-person at Teagasc locations. This blended approach affords the Post-Doctoral Fellow the opportunity to meet and network with other Teagasc colleagues. During the course of the diploma Post-Doctoral Fellows will have access to a full range of supports including the UCD library, writing centre and careers centre.
This is a research focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, writing grant applications, and attracting external funding; the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities; the development of communication and presentation skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development.
Modules will be conducted under the supervision and direction of the Project Leader, Dr Daire Ó hUallacháin, or other designated manager in conjunction with the Head of Department.
A detailed job specification can be accessed on our website at
www.teagasc.ie/opportunitiesTo apply interested applicants are required to set up their profile on TOPJobs (
https://topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/Account/WizzkiLogin), the Teagasc recruitment portal.
Find out more about our recruitment process on
https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/the-recruitment-process/Closing Time/Date: 12:00 pm on Friday 24th May 2024
Salary Range: Post Doc (Combined) with a Salary Scale of €42,206 to €50,303
Duration: Indicative duration of which is 42 months, subject to contract
Location: Teagasc, Crops, Environment and Land-Use Programme, Johnstown Castle, Wexford
