Higher Scientific Officer - Marine

Key Responsibilities:

1. Modelling: The successful candidate will support project leaders in the development of sustainable fisheries management. Responsibilities include the enhancement and updating of an existing model of food web dynamics in the Irish Sea, with a focus on responses to climate change, particularly temperature increase and pH. The role entails searching scientific literature for relevant marine ecology data and conducting appropriate statistical analyses.

2. Data Analysis: The role involves obtaining, processing, and analysing time series data related to environmental drivers of ecosystem dynamics, specifically temperature and pH. The post holder will integrate these data into the existing food web model.

3. Report and Paper Writing: The job holder will prepare reports stemming from the project, publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present them in scientific meetings and technical committees within Ireland, the UK, and the EU. Effective representation is expected to enhance both the individual's and the Institute’s reputation.

4. Support: Provide support to other research projects addressing current fisheries management issues impacting Northern Ireland.

5. Other Duties:

• Provide reports on modelling work, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvements.
• Provide data to the Project Leader on request.
• Ensure all analyses comply with ISO9001 Audit criteria.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as determined by management within the ambit of the post.

Specific Experience / Qualifications:

Applicants must have: