Job Opportunities in Ireland
September 16, 2024
Teagasc
Fermoy
FULL TIME
Research Technologist – Grassland Software Development (Contract)
Location: Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research an Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Technologist
Salary: Technologist Grade 1 with a Salary Scale of €40,080 to €76,519
Closing Date: 01/10/2024 12:00 PM
Temporary Full Time
Job Description
Duration:
Temporary contract post, the indicative duration of which is 6-9 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:
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing a central grassland database incorporating electronically transferred Irish grassland farm data using appropriate software (Pasturebase Ireland), and on-going development of the associated decision support function of Pasture Base Ireland. This database will be used both for on farm grass variety evaluation and to provide the industry with seasonal monitoring of grass production on Irish grassland farms. The decision support function assists farmers in the management of their grassland resource, and should allow them to easily incorporate new research findings into their grassland management. The appointee will liaise daily with commercial grassland farmers to ensure the capture of high quality data electronically through the application of the best grassland management technologies.
Background:
Teagasc Moorepark is Ireland’s leading Dairy Research Institute with national responsibility for all aspects of dairy production research which includes dairy cow breeding and reproduction, dairy cow health and welfare, milk composition and dairy cow nutrition, grassland and grazing management, milking technology and milk production systems plus economic analysis. The research programme is conducted by over 40 scientific and technical professionals, supported by an administrative and operative staff. Moorepark operates a total of 7 individual dairy research farms totaling 600 hectares and over 1,250 dairy cows. Facilities include modern individual cow feed and metabolism units, laboratories, computer facilities and milking research laboratories. Teagasc Moorepark is seeking to recruit research technologist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a high level of understanding and competency in grassland management and ICT skills.
Temporary contract post, the indicative duration of which is 6-9 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:
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing a central grassland database incorporating electronically transferred Irish grassland farm data using appropriate software (Pasturebase Ireland), and on-going development of the associated decision support function of Pasture Base Ireland. This database will be used both for on farm grass variety evaluation and to provide the industry with seasonal monitoring of grass production on Irish grassland farms. The decision support function assists farmers in the management of their grassland resource, and should allow them to easily incorporate new research findings into their grassland management. The appointee will liaise daily with commercial grassland farmers to ensure the capture of high quality data electronically through the application of the best grassland management technologies.
Background:
Teagasc Moorepark is Ireland’s leading Dairy Research Institute with national responsibility for all aspects of dairy production research which includes dairy cow breeding and reproduction, dairy cow health and welfare, milk composition and dairy cow nutrition, grassland and grazing management, milking technology and milk production systems plus economic analysis. The research programme is conducted by over 40 scientific and technical professionals, supported by an administrative and operative staff. Moorepark operates a total of 7 individual dairy research farms totaling 600 hectares and over 1,250 dairy cows. Facilities include modern individual cow feed and metabolism units, laboratories, computer facilities and milking research laboratories. Teagasc Moorepark is seeking to recruit research technologist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a high level of understanding and competency in grassland management and ICT skills.
Job Objectives
- Develop and manage the Pasture Base Ireland grassland database and the associated decision support function.
- Liaise with grassland farmers with on-farm grass clover and grass cultivar evaluation, ensuring measurements are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure the smooth and timely transfer of on farm research results to relevant stakeholders including DAFM.
- Liaise with researchers, farmers, the Teagasc ICT Department . IFC Helpdesk and software developers to identify, scope out, test and implement improvements to Pasture Base Ireland.
- Assist in training key stakeholders in the use of appropriate grassland ICT application.
- Participate in undergraduate teaching roles with UCC and UCD, MTU students.
- Contribute to writing of scientific papers and research grant proposals in the area of grassland management software and database development.
- Assist in the training of Walsh Scholars , post-doctoral and contract researchers and others as required in grassland management software and database development.
- Assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service charter and action plan.
- Actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
- Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
- This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.
Skills Requirement
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
- A Level 8 qualification (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent), agricultural science or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate degree and/or research experience in grassland science would be a distinct advantage.
Skills
- Grassland Management.
- Computer skills.
- Data handling skills.
- Communication and Dissemination skills.
- Data-base management and Analysis.
Knowledge
- Grass-based production systems.
- Grassland decision support tools.
- Farm and Agri IT software.
- Systems modeling.
- Website design and management.
Behavioural Competencies
- 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.
- Ability to work independently and meet self-imposed milestones and deliverables.
Other
- 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: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.
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