Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Marine Ecologist

EPA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites applications for the position of Scientific Officer I (Level 3) – Marine Ecologist. Based in the EPA Regional Inspectorate in Castlebar or Dublin, the successful candidate will work in the Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Unit undertaking monitoring and assessment of Ireland’s surface water ecology.

The role involves fieldwork, travel across Ireland, laboratory work, data analysis and reporting.

Job description

Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Marine Ecologist

Post No. 000618

Summary: The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Marine Ecologist. The initial vacancy will be filled in the EPA Regional Inspectorate in Castlebar or Dublin. The successful candidate will work in the EPA’s Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Unit which undertakes monitoring and assessment of the ecological health of Ireland’s surface water resource. The role will involve fieldwork, and travel away from the designated office location, monitoring transitional and coastal waters across all of Ireland, as well as laboratory work, sample and data analysis and reporting.

Closing Date for Applications is 4.00pm on Thursday 19th November 2026.

Interviews are likely to be held either virtually or in person , inearly December 2026.