Imaging/Digitalisation Scientist
Teagasc
Job DescriptionDuration:Permanent . A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.Basic Function:Teagasc seeks to appoint a Research Officer who is skilled in imaging, optical sensors and associated machine learning approaches, and who will develop a dynamic research programme to advance the state of the art by underpinning digitalisation adoption in the food processing sector. The successful candidate will conduct research on the potential applications for imaging/spectral imaging and vision systems in food characterization, process monitoring and automation. Ensuring the collection of high quality data, the candidate will also be responsible for coordinating and participating in laboratory and in-factory trials. Securing external collaborative public research funding in the important area of food industry digitalisation will be an essential aspect of the role, as will maintaining contacts with industry and carrying out industry commissioned research and development projects. In addition, they will play a key role in ensuring the scientific excellence of the research programme to the digitalisation field.Background:Teagasc has an expanding research programme in food digitalisation and is seeking to support this through the recruitment of an excellent scientist, experienced in imaging, sensors and state of the art data analytics methods of relevance to critical food industry challenges including sustainability, efficiency and the need for increasing automation. The successful candidate will be required to build competence in this particular area of research, in collaboration with Teagasc colleagues, external collaborators and relevant stakeholders.The mission of Teagasc is to assist the growth and development of the Irish food industry through excellence in research, advice and training. The multi-disciplinary campus at Ashtown, Dublin 15 consists of research and analytical laboratories and food processing pilot plants with an international research community in a collegial environment. Researchers at the Centre collaborate both nationally and internationally with other institutes and universities in publicly funded research and development projects and industry contracts. Of pivotal national importance, the Centre works closely with the food industry to ensure that outputs from the research programme contribute to supporting sustainability and competitiveness of the food sector. Teagasc Ashtown also has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in meat science.The successful candidate will have a leadership role in research, and development relating to the Teagasc Meat Industry Digitalisation Testbed. This newly established research platform includes a range of Industry 4.0 technologies, including sensors, computer vision, additive manufacturing, a state of the art helical CT scanner, an industrial robot cell and a collaborative robotics platform, with a focus on conducting research that will be transformative of the Irish food processing landscape.The researcher will also have access to advanced computational resources and extensive research facilities at Ashtown for comprehensive food analysis and characterization and will be encouraged to build linkages with related research programmes ongoing in other Teagasc centres.Job Objectives
Skills RequirementEssentialDesirableQualifications
Note: While a PhD is an essential requirement for this post, equivalent research experience may be deemed acceptable solely at the discretion of the Director of Teagasc.
Skills & Knowledge
Behavioural Competencies
Other As this role may involve driving vehicles, it is desirable that candidates satisfy and continue to satisfy during employment with Teagasc, legal requirements to drive a car unaccompanied on Irish public roads.Note: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.Note: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.
€39683 – 75761 per year
Ashtown, Dublin
Wed, 22 May 2024 00:54:26 GMT
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