Habitat Mapping - Scientific & Technical Officer
Temporary contract up to 3 years
Offshore and Galway based
Ref: MI-OSS/Habitat Mapping STO - Feb 2010
This challenging opportunity exists for a self - motivated individual to support and participate in the MESH Atlantic (Mapping Atlantic Area Seabed Habitats for Better Marine Management) project. The project is an international marine habitat mapping programme aiming to provide harmonised seabed habitat mapping over the coastal and shelf zones of the Atlantic Area in order to inform spatial planners and management.
The successful candidate will be involved in the collation of existing hydrographic, oceanographic, biological, and geological data as applicable to habitat mapping in the context of the Irish marine area. You will be primarily responsible for the integration of these data into an ArcGIS platform. It is intended that a GIS database be established, which will include, but not be limited to, side scan sonar mosaics, classified multibeam backscatter mosaics, bathymetry, groundtruthing digital point files in addition to interpreted geological polygons and oceanographic summary polygons.
To be successful you will possess a minimum of a degree in Earth Science, Marine Science, Hydrography, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Information Technology or a related discipline along with a minimum of 1 year of experience with large integrated datasets. A thorough knowledge of marine habitat mapping techniques and data interpretation is essential.
For further information and a detailed job description please see our website www.marine.ie
If you meet all of our requirements, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send your letter of application and up to date CV to Human Resources, Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co Galway or email to recruitment@marine.ie, quoting the above reference number. Please note email applications will only be accepted at this address and are not valid until you have received confirmation of your application.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 11th March at 16.00.
The Marine Institute is an equal opportunities employer.
