Contract Research Officer – (Ref: CRO/OP/0215)

Basic Function
To implement the EU-funded ICT-AGRI 2 ERA-NET project. In particular to develop and implement joint funding calls amongst the funding agencies involved; to contribute to activities related to the European Research Area; to foster increased collaboration between agriculture researchers and those in the ICT and robotics areas and to contribute to overall project management.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Building linkages between agriculture researchers and those from the areas of ICT, robotics, sensors and data management. This will be primarily in an Irish context, but the applicant should also contribute, where appropriate, to this activity with our European partners.
•Assisting in the determination of call topics and procedures for the ERA-NETs joint funding call.

Person Specification

Essential 
•Candidates must have an honours Level 8 degree in Science, ICT, Agriculture, Engineering or Business or a related discipline. 
Desirable
•A postgraduate degree and/or research experience in Science, ICT, Agriculture, Engineering or Business would be a distinct advantage


How to Apply
A detailed job description and application form for this position can be accessed on the Teagasc Website at www.teagasc.ie/careers

Completed application forms should be submitted by email to teagascjobs@clark.ie no later than 12 midnight on Thursday 12 March 2015

For candidates who are short listed for interview, the interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 30 March 2015.

Please state relevant reference code in all correspondence. Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. The details contained above are subject to change without notice.



Status:Researcher
Location:Carlow, IRELAND
Remuneration:31729 - 58656 Euro/year
Email:teagascjobs@clark.ie
Advert Published:26 Feb 2015
Expiry date:12 Mar 2015
Teagasc Ref. No.:
897733
Academic Jobs EU Ref. No.:
Please quote this number if applying for this job offline.
J17760