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INFOMAR Seabed & Habitat Mapping Service Development
Marine Institute
Posted on Nov 4, 2024
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 be based at the Marine Institute (MI) HQ in Oranmore and will report directly to the Advanced Mapping Services (AMS) Team Leader(s), Section Manager or designated alternative. AMS sits within the Ocean Climate and Information Services (OCIS) group and is responsible for MI’s role in Ireland’s national seabed mapping programme, INFOMAR, which is jointly managed by partners Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) and the MI, and funded by Department of Environment, Climate, and Communications
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Educational and Professional Requirements:
• A degree in Marine Science or the equivalent combination of experience/qualifications in Marine Biology, Earth Science, or a related discipline.
• A thorough understanding of the INFOMAR programme, and associated data and products.
• Experience in stakeholder consultation, and user specific spatial data product development.
• Experience in presenting at conferences / meetings.
• Experience in manipulating & interrogating marine geospatial data
• A proven aptitude for spatial data visualisation and analysis technologies and for development of new and innovative data products and services.
• An understanding of key ancillary data types required and/or available for development of spatial decision tools for marine resource and coastal zone management.
• Experience of using GIS software to develop and publish maps and related data.
• A high level of computer literacy (including Microsoft Office suite, Internet/Email).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both in writing and verbally with technical, scientific, and non-technical groups.
• The ability to be well organised and work to deadlines identifying priorities and managing time effectively.
• Sufficiently fit to pass an ENG II Medical and participate in appropriate mandatory seagoing and safety related training.
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 OCIS/STO/HABMAP/VAE/OCT24
Closing date for Applications:
All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon 12th of November 2024. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.
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