MSc Research Studentship – Developing a tool to predict seabird vulnerability to oil pollution
The project is funded by the Petroleum Infrastructure Programme, and is a joint initiative between the School of BEES and CMRC (both within University College Cork), and BirdWatch Ireland (Steve Newton). The studentship will offer the opportunity to learn bird tracking techniques, the management of large datasets, and scientific writing with a view to producing high quality research publications.
Candidates should possess at minimum a 2.1 BSc (Hons) degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants must be self‐motivated with good communication, organisational and writing skills, and must have a full, clean driving licence. Experience of working in a team environment, report writing and meeting key targets and goals is important. Experience working with birds would be desirable.
Informal Enquiries: Please contact Dr. John Quinn (Email: j.quinn@ucc.ie) or Dr. Mark Jessopp (m.jessopp@ucc.ie).
Remuneration: This position covers fees plus a tax-free stipend of €16,000p.a.
To Apply:
To apply please send by email a CV, details of 2 referees, and accompanying letter of application outlining your relevant experience and why you want to do this studentship to Dr J. Quinn, School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Enterprise Centre, Distillery Fields, North Mall, Cork, Ireland. E‐mail j.quinn@ucc.ie.
Application deadline is 31 March 2014 (contact j.quinn@ucc.ie before applying; studentship dependent on finalisation of ongoing contract negotiations). Interviews will be held on 14/15 April. Start date 5 May or as soon thereafter as possible.
for more information please download the complete description of studentship at http://cmrc.ie/news/2014/02/18/msc-research-studentship—developing-a-tool-to-predict-seabird-vulnerability-to-oil-pollution-.html