Land Sciences Technician (Permanent)

South East Technological University; Waterford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Land Sciences at South East Technological University invites applicants for the position of Land Sciences Technician. SETU delivers education across Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Food Science, Forestry and Horticulture, and supports undergraduates, postgraduates and post‑doctoral researchers in the Department.

Duties are located between the Cork Road Campus and the Farm in Carriganore, which hosts the Land Sciences Living Lab.

Job description

• Vacancy I.D.: 042645 - Land Sciences Technician (Permanent)
• Contract: Permanent Whole-Time Contract
• Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post of Technician is currently €39,696 - €55,987 p.a. on a whole-time basis (rates effective 01/06/2026)

The Department of Land Sciences at South East Technological University invites applicants for the position of Land Sciences Technician. SETU is one of the largest providers of Land Sciences education in the country. The Department of Land Sciences prides itself on the delivery of high-quality programmes at an undergraduate and postgraduate level in conjunction with research across the disciplines of Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Food Science, Forestry and Horticulture. The overall objective is to provide technical support to undergraduates, postgraduates and post-doctoral researchers in the Department of Land Sciences. The duties associated with the role will be located between the Cork Road Campus and the Farm in Carriganore which hosts the Land Sciences Living Lab.

Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts.

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.