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Contract Technician – HEALTHYGENES (Ref: CTHG / MP / 1214)
Teagasc
Basic Function This role will involve providing technical support to the HealthyGenes project which will involve multiple visits to commercial dairy farms to conduct body condition scoring, locomotion scoring, blood sampling, and recording of additional phenotypic variables. Training will be provided in all techniques/procedure's required. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Assist in compiling standard operating procedures and related documentation (SOPs) for various animal scoring techniques and sampling procedures •Partake in data recording training as required throughout 2015 beginning in January 2015. •Completion of up to 500 farm visits over 2015 for the purposes of recording cow phenotypic data e.g. body condition scores, locomotion scores etc. Person Specification Essential •Candidates must have a Level 6 qualification in farm / animal management or a related discipline. Desirable •A Level 7 qualification in a scientific discipline would be a distinct advantage How to Apply A detailed job description and application form for this position can be accessed on the Teagasc Website at www.teagasc.ie/careers Completed application forms should be TYPED and saved in MS WORD format and submitted by email to teagascjobs@clark.ie no later than 12 midnight on Tuesday 6 January 2015. Please state relevant reference code in all correspondence. Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. The details contained above are subject to change without notice. Teagasc do not accept CV's. Status: Technician Location: Cork, IRELAND Remuneration: 26950 - 37373 Euro/year Email: teagascjobs@clark.ie Advert Published: 22 Dec 2014

Basic Function
This post doctoral scientist will have PhD in Process Engineering, Food Technology, Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
The appointee will work as part of a team responsible for PAT tools in milk concentration, milk powder manufacture and cheese manufacture, with the main aim of improving product quality and safety in the manufacture of dairy products.

Duties & Responsibilities specific to this project:
•To develop and apply online monitoring technology to dairy manufacturing processes
•To prepare experimental trials for the validation of PAT technology
•To liaise with the Pillar leader and with appropriate instrumentation suppliers and other leading centres of excellence in the field of Process Analytical Technology

Person Specification
Essential
PhD in Process Engineering, Food Technology, Electronic Engineering or related discipline
Relevant research experience not to exceed 3 years' post-PhD

Desirable
•Strong knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes (including spray drying and cheese manufacture), online spectroscopy, online sensors in food processing
•Experience in online sensors in food processing applications, data communications

Further Information for Candidates

Candidates can access a Fellowship Programme Application form for this post on the Teagasc website at http://www.teagasc.ie/opportunities/postdoctoral/index.asp

Completed application forms should be TYPED and saved in MS WORD format and submitted by email to teagascjobs@clark.ie no later than 12 midnight on Wednesday 14 January 2015.

Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. Teagasc do not accept CV's.


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