Postdoctoral Researcher – BioProtect: The University of Galway invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term position at the level of Postdoctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will be part of a team working in the Horizon EU Mission Ocean and Waters Project – BioProtect. BioProtect aims to co-develop and demonstrate area-based solutions for biodiversity protection and restoration in marine and coastal ecosystems. The project includes 18 partners and demonstration sites in Norway, Iceland, Ireland, northern Portugal, and the Azores Islands.
Postdoctoral Researcher – BioProtect (EU Ocean Mission)
School: School of Natural Sciences
Reference No.: 010921
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Marine Biology, Conservation Planning, Data Science
Location
- Year 1: University of Galway, Ireland (March 2025 – February 2026)
- Years 2 & 3: Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI), Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Eligibility/Qualification
Essential Requirements:
- PhD in marine biology, statistics, data science, or a related discipline
- Record of publication in relevant disciplines
- Strong background in data analysis, including quantitative research approaches
- Excellent research, communication, project management, and teamwork skills
- Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience with multivariate techniques, spatial modeling, and programming skills in R
- Familiarity with GIS tools and spatial analyses
- Strong knowledge exchange skills for non-academic audiences
- Experience with content creation for professional social media and websites
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Drs. Oisin Callery and Anthony Grehan in Galway and Dr. Julian Burgos at MFRI in Iceland. Responsibilities include:
- Compiling data on marine species, habitats, and human pressures in Irish and Icelandic waters
- Applying and adapting workflows for systematic conservation planning (SCP) and ecological restoration planning (ERP)
- Identifying ecological corridors for fish, marine mammals, and seabirds
- Deploying and testing the “BioProtect Marine Planner” for co-design of marine protected areas (MPAs)
- Writing reports and research papers for top-tier publications
- Contributing to funding applications and proposal development
- Engaging with local, national, and international stakeholders
- Attending and presenting at conferences and project meetings
- Supporting events, seminars, and workshops related to the project
- Fulfilling management and reporting requirements of the project
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the University of Galway’s careers portal.
For informal inquiries, contact:
- Dr. Oisin Callery: oisin.callery@universityofgalway.ie
- Dr. Julian Burgos: julian.burgos@hafogvatn.is
Salary
- Year 1 (Ireland): €44,846 – €57,332 per annum (IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale)
- Years 2 & 3 (Iceland): Salary according to the Icelandic Postdoctoral Researcher agreement
Start Date
March 2024 (flexible)
Last Date to Apply
Deadline: 28th February 2025, 13:00 (Irish Time)
Interview Date: 7th March 2025
Additional Information
- The University of Galway is ranked #1 in Ireland for sustainable development (THE World Rankings) and in the top 2% of universities globally.
- The position is recruited following Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and competency-based recruitment principles.
- The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
For further details, visit the University of Galway’s career portal.
