Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an EU Horizon Europe action in support of the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’ (the Mission). The Mission, launched by the European Commission is a testament to the importance and relevance of these objectives, targeting the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems by 2030 through regional 'Lighthouses' focusing on specific objectives for each lighthouse. The Mission is designed to fulfil three interlinked and mutually supportive objectives: “i) Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity; ii) Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters; and iii) Make the sustainable blue economy carbon neutral and circular.”

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How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway, H91 R673. All correspondence for this post should quote reference PIRS/TL/BlueActionAA.

Eligible Candidates must be:

A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;
A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Friday, 16th of January 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Use of Data - all personal data and the information submitted for this application will be used solely for the purpose of this campaign, after which it will be deleted in line with our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy and data retention schedule. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and accessed only by those involved directly in the campaign.

The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role.

Please do advise if there are any special accommodations required for the recruitment process. We are here to help you access opportunities with us.

Closing Date

Friday, January 16, 2026 - 12:00

PIRS: BlueAction Atlantic & Arctic (BlueActionAA) Project Lead