{UAH} Milk Engineer wanted

Milking Engineer (Researcher) (Ref: DS1505)

Teagasc

Basic Function:
To develop, lead and implement a milking engineering research programme with emphasis on some or all of the following:
•Milking system design and performance testing; including the use of biosensors.
•Udder health and milking performance in relation to teat cup liner design.
•Automatic milking systems.
•Precision farming technologies including energy and water use efficiencies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•Develop and implement a milking research programme to improve the sustainability of the Irish dairy industry through the use of the most appropriate milking equipment and infrastructure.
•Design and manage experiments and perform statistical analysis of experimental data.
•Manage staff and resources assigned to the research programme.
•Identify opportunities for cutting-edge research to address key knowledge gaps in milking research.
•Attract external funding with the objective of developing critical mass in the area, by building a dynamic team of post-doctoral researchers(s) and post-graduate student(s).
•Develop and maintain active collaboration with the relevant national and international research communities.
•Supervise, in conjunction with University partners, postgraduate students to Masters and PhD level.
•Interpret and publish research results in the scientific and popular press, at conferences and to stakeholders.
•Contribute to the teamwork and team-spirit in the Livestock System Department, and foster and add to further collaboration and integration.

Person Specification

Essential
•QQI Honours Level 8 degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

•PhD in a relevant discipline

Note: While a PhD is an essential requirement for this post, equivalent research experience may be deemed acceptable solely at the discretion of the Director of Teagasc.

Desirable
•Post-doctoral experience in milking research would be a distinct advantage.

Essential Skills
•Research skills: literature reviewing, experimental design, data management, statistical analysis and experiment implementation
•Dissemination skills: verbal presentation/communication skills, scientific (peer-reviewed journals) and technical writing skills

Desirable Skills
•Using engineering software e.g. AutoCAD, MATLAB

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 Sunday 10th January 2016. Please state relevant reference code in all correspondence. Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.

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Bwanika Nakyesawa Luwero

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