Post/s of Full-Time or Part-Time Research Support Officer III - Department of Geosciences

University of Malta, Malta

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

28 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Malta
Department

Office for Human Resources Management & Development
Research Field

Geosciences
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Malta
Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Malta)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 24/2024)

Post/s of Full-Time or Part-Time Research Support Officer III

Project EMODnet Bathymetry

European Commission - Integrated Maritime Policy

And any other projects undertaken by the Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Science.

 

Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer (RSO) to carry out duties in relation to the EMODnet Bathymetry Project which is funded by the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy. The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Science.

 

Applicants should be in possession of a PhD degree related to geosciences and need to be experienced in the processing, visualisation and management of multibeam echosounder data.

 

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer.

 

The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.

 

The post is for a period up to 3 months.  A part-time position will entail an average of 20 hours of work per week.

 

The remuneration inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustment shall be €35,111 per annum or €16.88 per hour. 

 

Candidates must upload their covering letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and contact details of at least two referees through this form https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects by not later than Sunday, 31st March 2024. 

 

Late applications will not be considered.

 

Further information may be obtained from http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment and should you have any queries, please send us an email on [email protected]

 

Further Information

 

The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) consists of more than 100 organisations assembling marine data, products and metadata to make these fragmented resources more available to public and private users relying on quality-assured, standardised and harmonised marine data. The Marine Geology and Seafloor Surveying group contributes data from the central Mediterranean to the Bathymetry and Geology groups. Further information may be obtained by contacting Prof. Aaron Micallef at [email protected] . The RSO may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Science.

 

The appointee will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

  • process multibeam echosounder data and deliver them in the format required by the project;
  • produce deliverables and related reports within the stipulated time frames as specified in the project description;
  • travel and attend meetings/conferences as the need arises; and
  • perform any other project related task as instructed by the project coordinator and key experts.

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    The appointee will be expected to work at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.

     

    The selection procedure will involve:

  • scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);
  • shortlisting; and
  • an interview and / or extended interview.

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    The post is for a period up to 3 months, which will be subject to a probationary period and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

     

    Office of the University,

    Msida, 28th February 2024


    Requirements
    Research Field
    Geosciences
    Education Level
    PhD or equivalent

    Specific Requirements

    Live in Malta


    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    University of Malta
    Country
    Malta
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    Website

    https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects

    Contact
    City

    Msida
    Website

    http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment
    Street

    University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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