Postgraduate Research Opportunity: Project Manager Acoustic Surveys for Cetaceans in the Irish Atlantic Margin (ObSERVE-Acoustic) Project Description: The Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC) at the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology carries out research across a broad spectrum of marine and freshwater habitats. Recently the MFRC was successful in winning a tender from the Department of Energy, Communications and Natural Resources (DCENR) to carry out passive and static acoustic surveys for cetaceans in the Irish Atlantic margin under the ObSERVE programme. The ObSERVE team at GMIT are currently recruiting a Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a team within the MFRC and play a role in a new 3 year project collaborating with international partners. As well as the requisite technical skills, results from teamwork, demonstrable skills in project management should all be evident in the track record of the candidate. Research Environment: The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of researchers at the Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC) at GMIT. The candidate will have access to state of the art equipment and facilities, and will benefit greatly from collaboration with international partners in the field of cetacean acoustics. This post is primarily an administrative post but if the candidate has past expertise in the field of marine acoustics or habitat modelling then they will have to chance to have input on these aspect of the project and even, if appropriate, register for a postgraduate degree. The candidate will be expected to live in Galway and will be provided with an office in the MFRC. They will report and work closely with the ObSERVE – Acoustic Principle Investigators: Drs Simon Berrow (simon.berrow@gmit.ie) and Joanne O’Brien (joanne.obrien@gmit.ie ). Requirements: Minimum: · An Honours degree (2.1 or higher) in a relevant degree (e.g. Biology/Ecology) Level 8 degree [as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] or equivalent · Three years relevant post-qualification experience Desirable: · A higher degree (MSc/PhD) in a cognate area · Participated in offshore cetacean surveys (visual or acoustic) · Experience in acoustic monitoring and marine policy relating to offshore environment · Experience in habitat modelling and GIS · Demonstrable expertise in project management to a high level · Track record of research achievement, i.e. peer reviewed publications, grant income, evidence of academic and industry collaboration · Ability to enhance the existing research capacity of GMIT’s MFRC, and its relationship with collaborators · Excellent communication and presentation skills · Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams DUTIES: The appointee will play a key role in the ObSERVE – Acoustic programme managing finances, ordering equipment, organising and participating in offshore surveys including organising personnel from international and national partners, management of datasets, archiving and transferring to partners. The PM will also be responsible for the organisation of meetings, attendance at conferences and contributing towards the delivery of the overall final report. Salary is based on Research Assistant scale ranging from €20,555 in the first year, rising to €21,488 with increments Starting date: September/October 2015 until March 2018. Completed applications can be submitted to hr@gmit.ie (Phone: 00353 91 742766/742767/742763) by Friday 14th of August, 17:00. or returned to: Human Resources Department Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Dublin Road, Galway, IRELAND Dr. Joanne O'Brien Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC) Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Dublin Road Galway Ireland 00353 (0)91 742277 00353 (0)86 8657633