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Research Fellow – Marine Economics
J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics
Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU)
Post Ref. No. NUIG 123-12
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed-term contract position from 12th March 2013 to
project end date of 15th December 2015 as a Research Fellow in Economics, in the Socio-Economic Marine Research
Unit (SEMRU) at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position is funded through the Beaufort Marine Research
Award, which is carried out under the Sea Change Strategy and the Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation
(2006-2013), with the support of the Marine Institute, funded under the Marine Research Sub-Programme of the National
Development Plan 2007–2013.This appointment is part of a strategic alliance between the NUI Galway (SEMRU www.nuigalway.ie/semru/), Teagasc (www.teagasc.ie) and the Marine Institute (www.marine.ie), to develop a marine
socio-economic analysis, modelling and forecasting capacity in Ireland.
Job Description:
The Research Fellow will work in an interdisciplinary environment with PhD students, post docs, research scientists, and
faculty staff from NUI Galway, Teagasc and the Marine Institute and will assist in the training of other young researchers
in the area of marine socio-economics. The Research Fellow will join the current SEMRU Team in examining a range of
issues pertaining to the Irish Ocean Economy, the efficiency and competitiveness of marine industries in Ireland and the
socio-economic
impact
of
Irish
and
European
marine
related
policy
changes
(see
http://www.nuigalway.ie/semru/research.html). The specific work programme to be pursued will be determined
considering the current SEMRU work programme and the specific skills and expertise brought by the successful Research
Fellow but the successful candidate will be expected to take over responsibility for a number of existing projects within the
Beaufort Work programme within SEMRU. The researcher will also be expected to write up project proposals with the aim
of generating future research funding for marine socio-economics research in Ireland. The post holder will present their
work in oral format, at international project meetings and symposia as well as in related marine stakeholder fora. They will
also be expected to work on the production of written reports and of publications in the peer reviewed scientific literature
and popular press.
Applicant’s Specifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant research area (e.g. Marine/Environmental Economics/Economics) and should
have a minimum of 3 years relevant research experience. They should also have a good publications record. Candidates
should have proven research expertise and competence in quantitative modelling and research techniques and methods
pertinent to the marine socio-economic area. Candidates should also have the capacity to lead a research team and
successfully bid for research funding. Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts are also
important.
For informal enquiries about this post please contact Dr. Stephen Hynes at [email protected].
Appointment may be made at either Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow depending on qualifications and
experience.
Salary: €58,991 - €74,817 per annum.
Start Date: March 12th 2013.
To Apply: Applicants are requested to submit a CV and the contact details of two referees via e-mail (in MS Word or PDF
only) to Stephen Hynes: [email protected].
Please ensure to put the reference number NUIG 123-12 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Tuesday, 15thJanuary 2013.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.