Teagasc Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 (PD1)/Level 2 (PD2)

The Agriculture and Food Development Authority - Teagas

Location:Fermoy

Salary:33,975 to 40,437 
£26,656.79 to £31,726.87 converted salary* per annum

Hours:Full Time

Contract Type:Contract / Temporary

Placed on:22nd December 2014

Closes:14th January 2015

Job Ref:PD1/2/DT/1214

Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme Description

Research Area/: Dairy Technology

Eligibility: PhD in a relevant discipline with up to 3 years’ (max.) relevant experience.

Project Title: Optimisation of milk protein standardisation for improving the quality (texture and flavour) of cheese from a seasonal milk supply

Post Duration: The indicative duration of 50 months, but not exceeding the project end date, subject to contract

Location: Teagasc Food Research Centre Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork

Reports to: Project Leader or other designated manager

Training Rate: Appointment will be at the minimum point of the Post-Doctoral Level 1 (PD1) scale ( 33,975)

Increments will be awarded annually* on the PD1 scale for the first 3 years (36 months) and on the PD2 scale for the remaining 1.5 years (18 months), subject to performance and completion of the prescribed training plan.   

The current PD1 and PD2 scales are as follows:

PD1: 33,975 (min.); 34,974; 36,003 (max.)

PD2: 38,155 (min.); 39,279; 40,437 (max.)

*Remuneration and the annual cycle for the payment of increments may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy.

Basic Function of the post:

Person Specification

This section outlines the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would be required to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Essential

• PhD in Dairy Chemistry and Technology
• Relevant research experience not to exceed 3 years’ post-PhD

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of milk science, cheese science and the application of membrane technology in cheese manufacture
• Experience in design of cheese trials, cheese manufacture and cheese analysis for composition, biochemical and physical properties

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

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