#Jobs - Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is recruiting a Fish Community Modeller on a temporary basis (circa 18 months) to work in its research department based in Citywest with occasional requirement to travel to Queens University Belfast (QUB) as part of the role.
The successful candidate will report to a senior research officer and will be tasked with developing a realistic mathematical model of predator-prey interactions in lake fish communities.
The model will take account of existing knowledge relating to focal species, including population dynamics, life-history strategies, feeding ecology, behaviour and physiology and will be used to evaluate the ecological consequences of fisheries management strategies.
They will also be required to contribute to publication of peer review papers and disseminate results at conferences and stakeholder groups; to add to modelling capacity at IFI and contribute to relevant research activities as appropriate; and to participate in the fisheries modelling group at QUB.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Quickly understand the management context of the project and available data.
- Design, build in software and test a two-species model of fish population dynamics.
- Interact productively with staff in the IFI research team and contribute to the fisheries modelling group at QUB.
- Produce publications and material to support and promote the correct use of the model in fisheries management and policy.
- Have proven ability to build and test quantitative computation models in software, including coding in at least one third-generation language (C, C++, etc) and a mathematical scripting language (Matlab, R, etc).
- Perform other duties as may be allocated by the senior research Officer or his/her nominee.
- Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area.
- Be available from 1 September 2016.
- Have a full driving licence valid in the State.
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
- A PhD in a relevant area.
- Evidence of successful peer review publication.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on communication of science to diverse stakeholders.
This is a temporary appointment, estimated to be for a period of 18 months. Salary range is on the HEO Salary Scale (as of 1 November 2013), €40,675-€57,405, 11-point scale including 2 LSIs (appointment will be made on the first point of the scale).
Applications for this role should be submitted in the form of a cover letter and CV quoting reference ‘Modeller’ to [email protected] by 5pm on Monday 18 July 2016.
Applications will be shortlisted on the basis of information provided in the cover letter and CV. Late applications will not be accepted. Canvassing will disqualify. Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
