Post-Doctoral Fellow Level 1 in Life Cycle Assessment of Agricultural Syste

at  Teagasc

Location: Teagasc, Livestock Systems Department, Moorepark, Fermoy Co. Cork
Research
Salary: Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €43,128 to €47,411
Closing Date: 24/02/2025 12:00 PM
Funded Full Time

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS PROJECT:

• Review the scientific literature and identify the potential of bio-stimulants and bio-fertilisers to lower the environmental footprints of grassland-based agriculture
• Conduct a system-level Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) considering a range of impact categories
• To interpret research findings and prepare scientific and popular press publications.
• Disseminate research findings to the project team and to stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of protocols/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments for relevant techniques.
• Actively participate in the Performance Management Development System/Post-doctoral training programme.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To interpret research findings and prepare scientific and popular press publications.
• To disseminate research findings to a variety of audiences as appropriate.
• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• To comply with all relevant Teagasc policies and procedures.
• To 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.
• To actively participate in the Teagasc Post-Doctoral Fellowship programme and review processes, and to undertake all Post-Doctoral Fellowship training and associated duties as agreed in the Training & Development Plan.
• To take up additional duties as they may arise and be assigned by management.