OCIS: Scientific & Technical Officer (STO) - EU Project Technical Delivery

Marine Institute
Marine Institute

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026

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 Marine Research Infrastructures section as a Scientific and Technical Officer supporting the technical delivery of EU projects and programmes including the Horizon Europe project AMRIT, ANERIS, DIGI4ECO & TRIDENT as well as other EU and national projects supporting marine observing infrastructures initiatives.

This will require attending project meetings and the guarantee that MI project deliverables are met within the designated timeframe and budget. Among other responsibilities, the post holder is expected to provide technical assistance to project partners, provide high-quality reporting as needed, and provide input for proposals as requested.

The STO will be accountable for the technical deliverables and reporting requirements of DIGI4ECO and TRIDENT specifically, as well as AMRIT and ANERIS, other EU and national projects. The successful candidate will report to the section’s EU Projects Team Leader. The STO will provide assistance in the development of new R&D projects/programmes and related value-added activities. The STO may, at specific times, be needed to assist the broader MRI team in the planning, development, and operation of new and existing technical services at times.

Please read a detailed job description here.

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, H91 R673. All correspondence for this post should quote reference reference OCIS/STO/EU Project/July26.

Eligible Candidates must be:

  1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;

  2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

  3. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

  4. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Monday, 27th of July 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.

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The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role.

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