Senior Research Fellow

The recentlyestablishedIrish Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (ISMON) will significantly enhance soil moisture monitoring in Ireland. The project was initially funded by the Department of Agriculture,Foodand the Marine (DAFM) under the national Carbon Tax Fund. This initiative aims to enhance Ireland's capability tomonitorsoil moisture conditions in real time and over the long term. ISMON consists of 10 sites equipped withstate-of-the-artCosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor technology, covering major soil types, land uses, and climatic regimes in Ireland. This project is a collaborative effort led by University College Dublin (UCD), Met ireann, and Teagasc. The Senior Research Fellow will play a pivotal role in the implementation. This high-level position involves coordinating the integration of various observational networks, harmonizing datasets and measurement techniques, and ensuring the successful operation of ISMON. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including ensuring the seamless integration of data from Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensors (CRNS), NASCO flux towers, and the Terrain-AI initiative. The fellow willbe responsible formaintainingobservational infrastructure and collecting metadata, harmonizing datasets and measurement techniques across different observational networks, and for developing and managing project timelines to ensure all milestones are met. The Senior Research Fellow will oversee the collection, processing, and harmonization of soil moisture data from various sources, ensuring data quality and consistency across the network. They willfacilitatethe integration of ISMON data with other national and international datasets. The Senior Research Fellow will alsobe responsible forcommunicating project progress and results to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and scientific publications, engaging with the scientificcommunity, policymakers, and the public to promote the use of ISMON data. This position requires extensive project management experience. Recruitment The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage(Met ireann)is recruiting for this position under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSAs Code of Practice. Employing Department / Authority Website Location The Researcher willbe requiredto work in one of Met ireanns locations (HQ, Glasnevin,Cahersiveen, Shannon Airport). Where possible, the successful candidates may be authorised to work remotely in line with approved policies for workplaceattendance.. Applications The closing date for applications isFriday, 18thJuly2025at 5pm. Additional Information For further information and details on the post and how to apply please visit. Applicants should submit completed application forms to. Pleasenote : only applicationssubmittedon the official application form will be considered. Closing Date for Applications 18 / 07 / 2025at 5pm Skills : Academic Research Project Coordination Quality Assurance Data Management Data Analysis