Duration:
Temporary externally funded non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 14.5 months, subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.
Basic Function
This competition seeks to recruit a contract Technologist to work on a funded project STRATUM, to design and scope a national soil strategy for Ireland. The successful candidates will collaborate with colleagues across Teagasc with expertise in soil science and spatial analysis and engage with external stakeholders across Government departments, state agencies and universities
Background
Teagasc - The Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland, is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agri-food sector. We are global leaders in science and innovation and unique in holding research, advisory and education functions under one organization. The successful candidate will join the Environment Soils and Land-Use Department based in Johnstown Castle (or other Teagasc Centre by agreement). They will work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner with other researchers across Teagasc and externally. As vital members of the Soil Health group at Teagasc the successful candidate will join the STRATUM project to develop a national soil strategy for Ireland and contribute to the development of soil health criteria for the EU Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive, known as the Soil Monitoring Law (SML).
The STRATUM project team engages with a wide range of stakeholders and seeks expert consultation to develop a framework for soil health assessment and a national soil strategy. In consultation with the research and policy community in Ireland the project will identify knowledge gaps and research priorities to meet current and future policy needs and objectives of a national strategy
- A Level 8 degree (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent), in geography, geology, environmental science, general science, soil science, agriculture science, applied sciences or a related discipline
- Experience in working with environmental data
- A postgraduate degree and/or research experience in soils or environmental science would be a distinct advantage
- Excellent organisation skills,
- Report writing and science communication
- Database skills
- Collaboration and communication
- Data analysis
- Basic GIS skills.
- Aptitude for multidisciplinary approaches.
- Working knowledge of environmental data relevant to agriculture and soils and environment.
- Knowledge of EU Soil Monitoring and Resilience Law
- EU and national policy frameworks relevant to agriculture and environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team, including consulting, collaborating and building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strives for high quality of work and demonstrates commitment to the programme.
- Ability to communicate effectively to enable knowledge and technology transfer.
As this role will involve driving vehicles, candidates must satisfy and continue to satisfy during employment with Teagasc, legal requirements to drive a car unaccompanied on Irish public roads.
Eligibility
This is an open public competition. Should a current serving Teagasc staff member be successful in their application through open public competition for this post, their current contract of employment with Teagasc will come to an end on taking up this post.
Note: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.
Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
At all levels in Teagasc, we believe in growing and keeping alive an open, diverse and inclusive workplace which is respectful to all and nurtures different perspectives, for the benefit of all in the organisation.
We are committed to the principles of 'Equal Opportunities, No Barriers, Active Inclusion'.
We actively welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
Note: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.
