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Lecturer in Agribusiness Management
 
College/Management Unit: UCD College of Life Sciences
School/Unit: School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine
Post Title & Subject Area (if relevant): Lecturer in Agribusiness Management
Post Duration: 1 October 2010 to 30 June 2012
Reports to: Head of Section/Head of School
HR Reference No.: 004223
HR Administrator: Alana Kenny
 
Position Summary
This is a full-time academic post in the School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine. Applicants should have an honours primary degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness and Rural Development, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration or related discipline. The position involves undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research supervision, research and administration.
 
The successful applicant will deliver a number of academic modules either in full or in coordination with other staff members, in addition to research appropriate to the objectives of the Agribusiness and Rural Development Section of the School. The Agribusiness and Rural Development Section delivers a range of undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes in Food and Agribusiness Management, Rural Development and Humanitarian Action.
 
Salary: €35,355- €81,452pa
Appointment on scale will be made commensurate with qualification and experience.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, module examination and module development and co-ordination
• Supervise masters and doctoral research
• Engage in research and publication
• Participate in the preparation of research proposals and applications for research funding
• Contribute to the academic life of the School and the University
• Represent and support University and School activities in the wider community

 
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
 
Mandatory

• An honours primary degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness and Rural Development, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration or related discipline, together with appropriate postgraduate research and/or work experience© UCD Human Resources Job Description
• A thorough knowledge of agribusiness/business management principles and methods, including some or all of following: business analysis and planning, marketing, finance, HR and/or operations management
• A thorough understanding of the links between farming and food a sustainable environment
• Excellent computing skills including assembly and analysis of data using modern statistical Methodologies
•  Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in teaching and interaction with students
• A track record of research and publication
• Experience in conduction collaborative research
• An excellent knowledge of the Irish and international food chain

 
Further Information for Candidates
Supplementary Information      
The University: http://ww.ucd.ie/aboutucd.htm
The College/Management Unit: http://www.ucd.ie/lifesciences/index.html
The School/Programme Office/Unit:http://www.ucd.ie/agfoodvet/index.html
 
Informal Enquiries Only to:
Name: Dr Larry Harte
Title: Head of Section
Email address: laurence.harte@ucd.ie
Telephone: 716 7761
            

Agronomist
National Agrochemical Distributors Ltd. are leading crop protection specialists supplying a wide range of products to the Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture, Amenity and Landscape sectors throughout Ireland.
 
The company wishes to appoint an Agronomist to manage a sales area in the North East servicing the crop protection requirements of growers specialising in Cereal, potato and Vegetable production.
 
The successful candidate will have a university degree in agricultural science or equivalent with appropriate hands-on experience of the sectors mentioned above.  In addition, he/she will have the drive, energy and enthusiasm required to meet the needs of a very progressive and dynamic sector of Irish agriculture.
 
Please apply by email to sales@nadirl.com, or write to us at:
National Agrochemical Distributors Ltd.,
Blakes Cross,
Lusk,
Co. Dublin.
 
Company: National Agrochemical Distributors Ltd
Published: 27^thAug 2010
Apply by date: 09^thSep 2010

Technologist – Agricultural Catchments Programme (Ref: TE/ACP/0810)
Reporting to:  Principal Scientist
 
Grade/Salary: Technologist Grade 1.  The current salary range is €35,254 to €62,701 with a starting salary of €35,254 to €47,731 depending on relevant qualifications and experience.
 
Post Type: Appointment will be made on a contract basis for an indicative period of up to 16 months.  A panel may be formed from which future technologist vacancies may be filled.
 
Basic Function:To manage the principle Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP) water quality data stream at six sites by ensuring the efficient and effective running of field and laboratory protocols and especially with regard to analytical field equipment, monitoring Laboratory Information System (LIMS) protocols and facilitating data quality control protocols with the Programme team prior to final data storage.  
 
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Level 8 degree in analytical chemistry or equivalent or other relevant discipline.
Desirable: Third level qualification in laboratory management or equivalent
 
HOW TO APPLY
A detailed job/person specification and the application form can be accessed on our website at www.teagasc.ie/careers. 
 
Please ensure that you download the correct application form by clicking on the link at the end of this job description, as application forms may differ for each job.
Completed application forms should be submitted to recruit@teagasc.ie
Please state the relevant reference code in all correspondence.

Company: Tegeasc
Published: 03^rdSep 2010
Apply by date: 10^thSep 2010