The recentlyestablishedIrish Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (ISMON) will significantly enhance soil moisture monitoring in Ireland. The project was initially funded by the Department of Agriculture,Foodand the Marine (DAFM) under the national Carbon Tax Fund. This initiative aims to enhance Ireland's capability tomonitorsoil moisture conditions in real time and over the long term. ISMON consists of 10 sites equipped withstate-of-the-artCosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor technology, covering major soil types, land uses, and climatic regimes in Ireland. This project is a collaborative effort led by University College Dublin (UCD), Met ireann, and Teagasc. The Researcher will support the monitoring of the Irish Soil Moisture Observation Network (ISMON). This role will involve data analysis, the harmonization of datasets and the integration of data from various monitoring networks including CRNS, Gamma Ray and in situ soil moisture observations Field Data Collection:The Researcher will be responsible for conducting regular field visits to the 10 ISMON sites across Ireland. Regular soil sampling to ground-truth Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor (CRNS) data will also be required. Data Management and Analysis: A significant part of the Researchers role will involve processing and analysing the soil moisture data collected from the field. They will use various software tools and scripts (e.g., R, Python, Excel) to clean, organise, and analyse data, ensuring high data quality and integrity. The Researcher will collect all necessary metadata for each station andmaintainaccuraterecords of all data collection and processing activities. Support for Integration and Harmonization: The Researcher will support the Senior Research Fellow in integrating soil moisture data with other existing monitoring networks, such as the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, NASCO network, and Terrain-AI project. This involvescontributing to the development and implementation of standardized measurement techniques and protocols to ensure consistency and comparability of data across different networks. Reporting and Communication:The Researcher will assist in preparing comprehensive reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders. They will communicate findings and progress updates to the Agricultural Meteorologist of Met Eireann and other team members and participate in meetings and discussions related to ISMON activities. Additionally, the Researcher will contribute to the dissemination of research findings through newsletters, scientific publications, and conferences. Location The Researcher willbe requiredto work in one of Met ireanns locations (HQ, Glasnevin,Cahersiveen, Shannon Airport). Where possible, the successful candidates may be authorised to work remotely in line with approved policies for workplace attendance. Applications The closing date for applications isFriday,18thJuly2025at 5pm. Skills: Researcher Data Collection Field work Data Management Data Analysis Communication Reporting