Location: Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath
Research
Salary: Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €44,128 to €48,411
Closing Date: 12/08/2025 12:00 PM
Funded Full Time

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS PROJECT:

• Quantify the feedstock, digestate and usable biogenic CO2 resource to 2030 and beyond
• Evaluate the product value chains for varying AD plant sizes
• Investigate regulatory standards and best practice regarding use of digestate and biogenic CO2
• Assess the market potential for digestate and biogenic CO2 both nationally and internationally for export
• Define the most feasible value chains for AD in Ireland in terms of product valorisation and product/market acceptance
• Collate and analyse data and contribute to the writing of scientific papers.
• Disseminate results to other members of the project team and to stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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.