Grassland Dairy Systems Research Officer ( Border Midlands & Western Regions)

Job title:

Grassland Dairy Systems Research Officer ( Border Midlands & Western Regions)

Company:

Teagasc

Job description

Job DescriptionDuration:Temporary contract post, the indicative duration of which is 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 position will be based at Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan but the successful candidate will be part of the Grassland Science Department at Teagasc Moorepark. The appointee will be responsible for the day to day management of a large pasture based spring calving dairy research trial and associated dairy research staff, which includes the delivery of the Border Midlands Western region dairy research programme. This will include the implementation and evaluation of various grazing systems at Ballyhaise Agricultural College and overall management for the measurement of detailed research information on grassland management, animal breeding and reproduction and animal health and welfare.Background:Teagasc currently has an active research programme at the Ballyhaise Agricultural College farm. This position will be based at Ballyhaise Agricultural College to manage this research programme and develop, deliver and disseminate research outcomes. The research programme will work in tandem with existing Teagasc research, education and advisory initiatives to support a more profitable and sustainable dairy industry in the region into the future.Job Objectives

• Daily management of a large dairy research programme including supervision of post graduate students, collection of data and presentation and publication of research results.
• Daily management/supervision of research operations and liaising with research, advisory and education staff to deliver the BMW region dairy research programme including the realisation of experimental objectives and protocols
• Co-ordinate the collection on details animal and grassland system performance research data
• Experimental recording and database management, including health and safety
• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• To 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 RequirementHEssentialDesirableQualifications

• An honours Level 8 degree, (as recognised on the

or ),in Agricultural, Soil or Biological Science or a related discipline.

• Post graduate research experience in grazing based production systems including a scientific publication record
• A PhD degree in a grassland/soil or relevant discipline

Skills/ Knowledge

• A strong understanding of grazing systems including livestock management, grassland management and sustainable food production technologies
• Data handling, analysis, scientific writing and publication and computing skills
• Excellent laboratory skills, organization skills, report writing and data analysis
• Experience in setting own research agenda

• Computer skills in Mircosoft word, excel, powerpoint and access, statistical packages such as SAS, farm software such as Agrinet HerdApp, Pasturebase and ICBF Herdplus packages
• Proven record of scientific communications.
• Aptitude for multidisciplinary approaches.

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team, including consulting, collaborating and building relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• A structured approach to work, with an ability to plan and prioritise by importance and urgency
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively with others
• Ability to critically analyse, problem-solve and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• A positive, proactive solutions-focused approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences
• Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing requirements/priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively to enable knowledge and technology transfer.

OtherAs this role will involve travel between Teagasc centres around the country, the candidates must have their own car and must also satisfy and continue to satisfy during employment with Teagasc, legal requirements to drive 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: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.Note: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.

Expected salary

€40580 – 77284 per year

Location

Ballyhaise, Co Cavan

Job date

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:25:43 GMT

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