Temporary Post Doctoral Research Scientist - Marine Biogeochemistry Essential Climate Variables (4 years)

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:

Working within the Marine Chemistry section, the successful candidate will contribute to developing capabilities in the Marine Institute for collecting and assessing ocean biogeochemistry data as part of an integrated Irish ocean climate observing system. This involves delivering high-quality measurements of biogeochemical Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), including measurement of the Ocean Carbon System to meet policy requirements, including Ireland’s reporting obligations (for example, UN Sustainable Development Goal 14.3), and supporting ongoing research.  The role will support the expansion of the national capability for accurate measurement of a wider range of biogeochemical parameters in water samples collected on research surveys and from other sampling platforms, and extending collection of in situ measurements using a variety of sensors deployed on various platforms.  It includes laboratory and field/at sea analysis and will adhere to the quality systems currently in operation in the Institute and in particular conform to INAB (ISO 17025) accreditation as relevant.
The successful candidate will also help develop Data Management plans and undertake data processing and QC screening of ECV data from various platforms (ship based, fixed station) as well as reporting of relevant data to various international data centres. They will contribute to national and international assessments of ocean climate and other relevant scientific outputs.  Working with the Chemical Oceanography team, the candidate will be expected to contribute to and further develop research outputs in the field, for example quantiying greenhous gas (GHG) fluxes/sources/sinks; understanding the variability, trends  and drivers of biogeochemical changes in coastal marine ecosystems; carbon system in deep waters, etc.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

• A B.Sc. (Hons) and PhD in chemistry, marine or environmental science, oceanography, environmental engineering or similar related discipline
• Significant post-graduate experience in a role with a strong analytical focus (which may be PhD), ideally with familiarity in the chemical analysis of environmental matrices such as seawater
• An excellent knowledge of marine biogeochemistry
• Experience with modern analytical instrumentation and in setting up analytical methods in a laboratory
• Experience in handling/analysing oceanographic and/or environmental data
• Willingness to complete both field-based and sea-based work on board research vessels
• Experience in the use of standard Microsoft Office software packages 
• Proven experience in preparing scientific and technical reports and publications

Duration of Contract:

This temporary specified purpose contract of employment will run up to 31st December 2027. The successful candidate will be on probation for the first six months of this contract.

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 MEFS/PDRS/BGC/JAN24
 
Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the Tuesday 23rd of January 2024. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.

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