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Temporary STO - Biology and Ecology of Bivalve Molluscs (2 years)
Marine Institute
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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 STO will work to collate existing and gather new data on distribution and biology of bivalve molluscs and the environmental conditions where they occur in a number of areas off the coast of Ireland. The data will be used to develop population estimates and distribution and habitat suitability models. The role will involve sea time on commercial vessels and traveling to ports.
The temporary role is required to service a new project (BIVALVE) funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine (DAFM). The project is a collaboration between University College Cork (UCC; co-ordinator) and the Marine Institute. The objectives of the Marine Institute aspect of the project are:-
- To investigate the current status of bivalve stocks including stocks for which no information currently exists;
- Derive biological parameters for bivalve populations relevant to resource assessment from existing and new data;
- Acquire and collate key environmental data sets relevant to the distribution and productivity of bivalve molluscs;
Educational and Professional Requirements:
- A relevant third level degree in a marine science, ecology, renewable resource management, or related field
- Some proficiency with the R statistical programming language.
- Spatial data analysis skills in GIS, R or other relevant platforms.
- High level of experience in the use of Microsoft Office or similar applications.
- Sufficiently fit to pass an ENG II Medical and Personal Survival Training Programme.
- A full, clean drivers licence.
- Research or work experience in marine environmental surveys and methods including marine benthic surveys
- Sea going experience
Duration of Contract:
The maximum duration of this temporary specified purpose funded contract of employment will be up to January 31st 2026
How to Apply:
All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Tuesday the 9th of January 2024. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.
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