Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Pollinator Monitoring Research Assistant on behalf of The National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford.
Closing date for applications: Friday 14th February 2025 @ 5pm.
Full details are available on the NBDC's website: The role National Biodiversity Data Centre has recently established the Irish Pollinator Monitoring Scheme, which generates detailed information on the status and distribution of pollinator populations.
The scheme, funded jointly by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and National Parks and Wildlife Service, monitors five pollinator groups across a range of semi-natural habitats, farmland, and urban parks, generating detailed information on the status and distribution of pollinator populations throughout Ireland.
Data generated demonstrates this is a robust and cost-effective way to track changes in Ireland's pollinators.
Methodologies used are in line with EU reporting requirements for pollinators as outlined in the Nature Restoration Law.
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is seeking to appoint a Pollinator Monitoring Research Assistant to provide assistance to the Irish Pollinator Monitoring Scheme.
This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in insect pollinator identification, microscopy and fieldwork survey techniques.
Training will be provided to the successful candidate if needed.
How to apply The full list of applicant requirements (education, work experience, skills, etc) can be found in the information booklet.
Please ensure you read fully before submitting your application.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and where your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role.
*If applying via a job board, combine your CV and cover letter into 1 document*, or apply directly by emailing Ciara Connolly at Please review the full information booklet on the National Biodiversity Data Centres website.
Skills: environmental science environmental management ecology zoology botany natural resources management