Scientific & Technical Officer (STO) - Data Analyst

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 Data Analyst STO will be responsible for developing data and information content and services focused on the marine renewable energy programme. These will include supporting the ongoing development of the information services supporting the SmartBay test site and co-located cabled observatory, and developing requirements and data and information inputs from a range of sources, including the Marine Institute and government partners, 3rd level research organisations and exiting systems such as Ireland’s Marine Atlas, the Digital Ocean, etc. 

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

•    A relevant degree in computer science, engineering, physical oceanography or similar numerical discipline
•    Experience of using enterprise database management solutions such as SQL Server or alternative including use of SQL query language.
•    Experience of developing reporting, analytical and / or data visualisation capabilities using a structured process.
•    Demonstrable experience in the following:
    -Business analysis and requirements gathering
    -Technical specification
    -Oversight and delivery of project outputs
    -Customer support and problem management
•    Strong communication skills, including technical documentation and oral presentations.
•    Proven collaboration skills including team working and wider project outreach and networking.
•    The ability to work unsupervised with demonstrated ability to use initiative.
  

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/POST1/DATA/SEP24

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the 22nd of October 2024. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Use of Data - all personal data and the information submitted for this application will be used solely for the purpose of this campaign, after which it will be deleted in line with our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy and data retention schedule. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and accessed only by those involved directly in the campaign.

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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