Post Doctoral Fellow Level 1 - Bioeconomy Foresight and Strategy (Ref: 1345)
Teagasc Irish Agriculture & Food Development Authority
Basic Function:
The appointee will join a team of Irish researchers who aim to quantify the size and value of the bioeconomy sector, and to use this knowledge to undertake a technological foresight exercise to provide a future strategy for this sector to 2050. This will provide an advanced toolkit to facilitate policy and investment prioritisation in traditional bioeconomy sectors, e.g. agriculture, food, fisheries and forestry and more emerging areas, e.g. biomaterials and bioenergy. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the BioValue team comprises researchers from range of disciplinary backgrounds. It is coordinated by University of Galway, and involves additional collaboration with Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University of Limerick.
Background:
This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy and investment decisions in the growing bioeconomy in Ireland. The successful applicant will contribute to a dynamic task focused on Technology Foresight. The role will involve conducting a comprehensive foresight exercise, including horizon scanning, identifying drivers of change, developing future scenarios and analysing opportunities, challenges and policy implications. The researcher will also help design and facilitate foresight workshops covering economic contexts, scenario development and policy pathways. Additionally, the post will support the development of a long-term governance framework to ensure the sustainability of the prioritised infrastructure and its capacity to respond to emerging trends.
The successful candidate will join the Department of Agrifood Business and Spatial Analysis within Teagasc’s Rural Economy and Development Programme. Basic functions for this post-doctoral researcher will include: literature review, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, dissemination, communication, stakeholder engagement and project management.
Background to Teagasc Post-Doctoral Programme:
The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research. Appointees to a Teagasc Post-Doctoral Fellowship will be required to undertake a Level 9 Professional Diploma in Researcher Development delivered by University College Dublin (UCD).
This professional diploma is a flexible, modular programme which embraces a blended learning approach to align with the Post-Doctoral Fellow's role in Teagasc. It is designed to develop competencies and transferable skills in research, professionalism, communication and career development. The majority of the programme is delivered online with the remaining elements delivered in-person at Teagasc locations. This blended approach affords the Post-Doctoral Fellow the opportunity to meet and network with other Teagasc colleagues. During the course of the diploma Post-Doctoral Fellows will have access to a full range of supports including the UCD library, writing centre and careers centre.
This is a research focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities, the development of communication and presentation skills and possible experience in the mentorship of students.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will conduct a specified programme of research, supported by a modular training programme, which will include modules of relevance for the development of specific knowledge and research skills, professionalism and communication skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development.
Modules will be conducted under the supervision and direction of the Project Leader or other designated manager in conjunction with the Head of Department.
A detailed job specification can be accessed on our website at www.teagasc.ie/opportunities
To apply interested applicants are required to set up their profile on TOPJobs (https://topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/Account/WizzkiLogin ), the Teagasc recruitment portal.
Find out more about our recruitment process on
https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/the-recruitment-process/
Closing Time/Date: Thursday 10th July 2025 @ 12.00pm
Salary Range: Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €44,128 to €48,411
Duration: 16 Months
Location: Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15; or Teagas,c Athenry, Co. Galway
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