Experienced Postdoctoral Researcher Ocean Modeller

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 existing Ocean Modelling team which is part of the Oceanographic & Climate Services (OCIS) group at the Marine Institute. You will work on a project entitled Advancing towards litter- free Atlantic coastal communities by preventing and reducing macro and micro litter (FreeLitterAT). The project addresses marine litter issues and is funded under an Interreg Atlantic Area Programme (https://www.atlanticarea.eu/). The Marine Institute will be mainly involved in ocean modelling tasks and this role will be to carry out the project tasks in collaboration with the international partners. 

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

•    PhD in Physical or Biological Oceanography, Civil Engineering, numerical modelling or related discipline with sound numerical background.
•    Experience in setting up and running ocean Lagrangian particle tracking models
•    Proven track record in using one or more scripting languages, e.g. Matlab, Python or similar.
•    Proven experience in working with NetCDF file format.
•    Effective numerical and literacy skills including report writing skills.
•    Numerical skills to include handling large volumes of observational and model oceanographic data.
•    A high level of computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet/Email).
•    The ability to be well organised and work to deadlines identifying priorities and managing time effectively. 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both in writing and verbally with technical and scientific and non-technical groups.
•    The ability to work unsupervised and to work well with others.

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/EPDR/FL/NOV24

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the 7th of November 2024. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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