OCIS: PEACEPLUS Projects Data Management Officer - Scientific and Technical Officer

Posted 2 hours 1 minute ago by The Marine Institute Ireland

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Galway, Galway, Ireland
Job Description

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland's 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role

The PEACEPLUS Projects Data Management Officer (STO Grade) will support the operational aspects of data governance and management across the ACCLIMATISE and MOSAIC project consortiums. They will assist in data curation, metadata documentation, catalogue population, and quality assurance, working closely with consortium data contributors to ensure compliance with FAIR principles and international metadata standards. The individual will work within the Institute's Information Services and Development team. This role will support each project's capacity to supply robust data sets with high-quality content and metadata, which can be utilised by a range of stakeholders nationally and internationally, not only during the funding lifespan but also long after the projects have completed.

Eligibility
  • A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;
  • A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
  • A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
  • A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.
Closing Date for Applications

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon Thursday, 16th of July 2026.