Job Description
Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin: Competition ID 035423 Post: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Research Fellow to the Irish Building Stock Observatory (Research Fellow pay scale) - Built Environment Research & Innovation Centre (Fixed term specified purpose basis for up to 5 years with initial funding available for 14 months) Reference: 388/2024. Location:The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Grangegorman (Parkhouse), Blanchardstown or Tallaght. The university may consider flexible working arrangements. Hours of Work:A 37 hour working week is in operation. Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Research Fellow Salary Scale i.e. €63,958 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with university policy. Closing Date: 15th November 2024 at 5.00 p.m. (Irish time). Late applications will not be accepted. It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning December 09th 2024. The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length and will include a presentation of7 minutes duration. The topic of this presentation will be as follows: My Experience in GIS Web App Development and Visualisation using tools such as ArcGIS, React, JavaScript, Python or equivalent. Application Details/Procedures: For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit website visit Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer Person Specification Theidealcandidatewilldemonstratetheappropriatemixofknowledge,experience,skills,talent and abilities required for the role as outlined below and must satisfy all of the essential criteria: Essential An Honours Degree from an approved degree awarding institution or equivalent in an appropriate Discipline (Essential) Research degree, normally PhD (Essential) Significant Post-doctoral research experience or equivalent research experience (five years) in the public or private sector (Essential) Evidence of strong research publication record and national/international recognition of achievement within the requisite subject area (Essential) Experience in data wrangling, spatial clustering and analysis, and GIS mapping (Essential) Experience in GIS Web App Development and Visualisation using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS or equivalent as well as implementing those visualisations in JavaScript under frameworks like ReactJS (Essential) Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences (Essential) Record of having secured independent, competitive research funding (Essential) Candidates will be shortlisted based on their demonstration of meeting every essential criterion so are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria. Desirable Experience in preparing deliverables for European projects (H2020, Horizon Europe projects) (Desirable) Experience in developing cyber-physical systems (Desirable) Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one or more of these desirable criteria and are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria. Personal attributes required for the role: Strong Leadership Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a team towards achieving shared goals. Excellent Communication Skills Clear and effective in both verbal and written communication, adaptable to diverse audiences. Proactive and Self-Motivated A self-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates a strong drive to succeed. Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability Skilled in critically evaluating situations and providing creative solutions to challenges. Highly Organised Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage time, tasks, and priorities efficiently. Collaborative and Team-Oriented Committed to fostering a collaborative environment and working effectively with others. Adaptability and Resilience Flexible and open to change, with the ability to thrive in dynamic environments. High Integrity Demonstrates honesty, ethics, and a strong sense of professional responsibility. Emotional Intelligence Skilled in managing interpersonal relationships with sensitivity and empathy. Visionary and Strategic Thinking Ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term objectives with creativity and foresight. Skills: Researcher Data Analysis Web Development