Current Vacancies:
Postdoctoral Researcher – Assessment of Ireland’s Climate Extremes (Fixed Term Contract)
Met Éireann, a line division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is seeking expressions of interest in a research fellowship, which will commence as soon as possible.
Are you passionate about understanding and addressing the challenges of climate change? Are you eager to contribute your expertise to the crucial field of climate science? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Join our team of dedicated researchers and professionals working towards a sustainable and resilient future.
Met Éireann recognise that climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. The provision of climate information services is a key objective of Met Éireann’s Strategic Plan 2017-2027. Fundamental to the delivery of this service is the availability of high-quality weather and climate records. Met Éireann maintains the National Climate Archive, a repository of paper and digital climate records dating from the early 1800s to the present day. Many of our records of extreme events were catalogued in an earlier era when climate change was not to the forefront of society. As the occurrence of more frequent extreme weather events grows, there is more importance placed on recorded archives and verification of extreme record events. In order to enhance and standardise Irish climate records Met Éireann are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to re-evaluate and analyse national records. The outcome of this project will be a verified, well documented, high-quality digital repository of extreme weather events for Ireland.
Your work on this project will provide critical insights for climate modelling, inform policy decisions, and contribute to global efforts in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
The primary role of the successful candidate will be to develop a robust, high-quality database of extreme events of temperature, rainfall, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and sunshine for Ireland.
Employing Department/Authority
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann).
Recruitment
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann) is recruiting for these positions under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.
Employing Department/Authority Website
Location
The successful candidate will be based at Met Éireann Headquarters located at Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9. Where possible, the successful candidate may be authorised to partly work remotely, in line with government approved policies for workplace attendance. Occasional travel may be necessary to carry out the duties associated with the post.
Applications
The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024 at 5pm.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit completed application forms to postdoc.recruitment@met.ie
Please note: only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Advertising Date
30/10/2024
Closing Date for Applications
22/11/2024 at 5pm
Postdoctoral Researcher – Improving Met Éireann’s dispersion modelling for animal, human and plant health and safety (Fixed Term Contract)
Met Éireann, a line division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is seeking expressions of interest in a research fellowship, which will commence as soon as possible.
The postdoctoral researcher will work to improve Met Éireann’s dispersion modelling capabilities and facilitate the development of new state-of-the-art dispersion modelling applications using the best methods and software available. The project will use dispersion models and readily available meteorological data to build forecast capacity for a range of airborne particles which can affect animal, plant and human health, including bioaerosols.
Outcomes from this proposal will assist the government in forecasting the impact of incidents highlighted in Ireland’s Strategic Emergency Management Plan (SEM), including infectious diseases for animals, contamination of animal feedstuffs, nuclear accidents/incidents/events abroad, radioactive contamination, environmental pollution, fire, and volcanic eruptions impacting Ireland.
Employing Department/Authority
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann).
Recruitment
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann) is recruiting for these positions under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.
Employing Department/Authority Website
Location
Met Éireann, HQ, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Applications
The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024 at 5pm.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit completed application forms to postdoc.recruitment@met.ie
Please note: only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Advertising Date
30/10/2024
Closing Date for Applications
22/11/2024 at 5pm
Postdoctoral Researcher – UV Index (Fixed Term Contract)
Met Éireann, a line division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is seeking expressions of interest in a research fellowship, which will commence as soon as possible.
The Research Fellow will work in collaboration with a team at Met Éireann and international colleagues to contribute to research and developments in UV Index. The primary role of the UV Index Postdoctoral Researcher will be to work on the calculation and forecast modelling of UV Index for all regions of Ireland to provide definitive data for general public warnings.
Employing Department/Authority
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann).
Recruitment
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann) is recruiting for these positions under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.
Employing Department/Authority Website
Location
Met Éireann, Glasnevin Hill, Dublin or Valentia Observatory, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry
Applications
The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024 at 5pm.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit completed application forms to postdoc.recruitment@met.ie
Please note: only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Advertising Date
30/10/2024
Closing Date for Applications
22/11/2024 at 5pm