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.

Application forms must be completed and sent to recruitment@epa.ie.

Email Instructions for Submitting your Application Form:

The following naming convention should be used as your email subject heading: 

• Post Number and Post name: e.g., 000618 Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Marine Ecologist   

Your application form should be attached to your email using the following naming convention: 

• Post number and applicant name: e.g., 000618 Mary Smith
• A typed signature may be used.

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