Social Science Researcher - Biosecurity / OneHealth (Ref: 1060)

Location: Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Athenry, Co Galway, H65 R718; or another Teagasc Research Centre may be considered in Moorepark, Cork or Ashtown, Dublin

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Basic Function:

The successful candidate will join the Department of Agri-Food Business and Spatial Analysis within Teagasc’s Rural Economy and Development Programme which is based in Dublin and Galway. They will work closely with colleagues in the Pig Development Department, within the Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc in Cork. Consideration will be given for the candidate to be based in one of these three locations: Athenry, Galway; Ashtown, Dublin; or Moorepark, Cork solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.

The candidate will be joining a dynamic group of researchers as part of a Horizon Europe project (https://biosecure.eu/) on biosecurity of farm animals. The candidate will work at an EU level with a diverse, international, multidisciplinary group of researchers to ensure the inclusion of social and behavioural science-based perspectives into relevant activities in the project, including a leadership role in setting up and facilitating a multi-actor stakeholder forum to support interactive knowledge exchange, bottom-up behavioural change and uptake of Biosecure’s key exploitable results. (Expertise on biosecurity is not essential but would help). There will be an opportunity for the researcher to travel to other European countries to meet and work with project partners.

Person Specification

Note: The ‘Essential’ qualifications, skills and knowledge outlined below are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the shortlisting process.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must have a QQI honours Level 8 degree in social sciences, behavioural sciences, agricultural sciences or a related discipline.

Desirable Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree and/or research experience in social sciences, behavioural sciences, agricultural sciences would be a distinct advantage.
• A PhD degree in a relevant discipline.  

How to Apply

To apply for this position, and view other vacancies in Teagasc, please click on the 'Apply' button above. The closing date for this position is Tuesday 22^nd May 2024 @12.00noon. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. As part of Teagasc Gender and Diversity strategies, Teagasc welcomes a balanced pool of applicants. Canvassing will disqualify.

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