The Institute was established in 1972, and has Campuses in Galway, Letterfrack and Castlebar. At present the Institute has in excess of 9,000 students enrolled in a range of full, part-time and access courses.
GMIT continues to increase its research activity and following the award of recent research contracts, it is pleased to invite applications for the following research projects:
Job Title : Postdoctoral Research Officer (3 Year Fixed Term)
Project Title: Research for Sustainable Management of Commercial Fisheries: an Ecosystem Approach
Funding Agency: Department of Education, Technological Sector Research Program, Strand III
Description: Current marine policy and legislation call for the adoption of an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management. This requires an increased understanding of the interactions within marine ecosystems and the interdependent effects of environmental variation and anthropogenic impacts.
The Commercial Fisheries Research Group at GMIT conducts research to support the sustainable management of commercial fisheries. The issues addressed in current projects include population dynamics, stock structure and early life history processes. The group is recruiting a post-doctoral scientist to expand these research activities to investigate ecosystem functioning, food-web dynamics and the impact of human activities on community dynamics, with particular reference to coastal flatfish nursery areas. The ultimate aim of this expansion is to increase the group’s capacity to support ecosystem-based fisheries management.
Requirements/Background: The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant topic. Numerical competency and experience in trophic or ecosystem modelling would be advantageous. A strong publication record will also be viewed favourably. The person should be highly motivated with a desire to drive and develop their own research ideas.
Project Start-Date: January 2009
Project Duration: 3 Year Fixed Term
Salary : €36,100 – €39,700 per annum
Further Information on the project may be obtained from: Dr Deirdre Brophy at deirdre.brophy@gmit.ie
Interested applicants should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae to:
The Human Resources Department, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Galway.
Email: hr@gmit.ie
Telephone No.: (091) 742763/742767
Fax No.:(091) 770545
Latest date for receipt of application is: 12 noon on Tuesday, 6th January 2008.
The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people with a disability.
