Met Éireann are currently recruiting for the following vacancies:
Weather Forecaster, Flood Forecaster and Research and Development Meteorologist
Weather Forecaster, Flood Forecaster and Research and Development Meteorologist
Met Éireann
Weather and Flood Forecasters work as members of operational teams delivering services across day, evening and night duties, through the week and weekends. The work entails detailed and on-going analysis of current conditions; the use of forecast models and other tools to determine the likely evolution of physical systems over the short and medium term; the translation of that knowledge into forecasts and warnings, and the communication of forecasts and warnings through a wide variety of media. Forecasters can be assigned to general forecasting duties, or to providing specialised forecast and warnings services for aviation or flood forecasting. Depending on the shift pattern, these positions potentially attract up to 27% shift allowance, three additional days of annual leave, as well as extra payments for public holidays.
Research and Development Meteorologists work traditional office hours across the organisation, with responsibilities and duties varying, depending on the assignment. Such areas of work include increasing resolution and related data volumes in weather and climate models; engaging with international partners to improve the performance and future scalability of our forecasting model codes; utilising Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to apply promising algorithms in the operational environment; analysis of the climate of the past and present and future climate projections; development of weather, climate and environmental monitoring programs as well as robust data management systems to reliably provide the accurate observational data which underpin all of Met Éireann’s operations.
Employing Department/Authority
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann).
Recruitment
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann) is recruiting for these positions under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.
Employing Department/Authority Website
www.met.ie
Location
Met Éireann HQ, Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9. Met Éireann implement a Blended Working Policy, where subject to assessment, the officer may be permitted to work a portion of the week from home.
Applications
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 5pm.
Additional Information
Click here to download the Application Form
Applicants should submit completed application forms to recruitment@met.ie
Please note: only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Advertising Date
11/06/2025
Closing Date for Applications
23/07/2025 at 5pm
Senior Research Fellow - Irish Soil Moisture Observation Network
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Met Éireann
Met Éireann, a line division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is seeking expressions of interests in a research fellowship, which will commence as soon as possible. The following is a description of the role to be recruited for.
Senior Research Fellow –
Irish Soil Moisture Observation Network
(Fixed term Contract)
The recently established Irish Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (ISMON) will significantly enhance soil moisture monitoring in Ireland. The project was initially funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under the national Carbon Tax Fund. This initiative aims to enhance Ireland’s capability to monitor soil moisture conditions in real time and over the long term. ISMON consists of 10 sites equipped with state-of-the-art Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor technology, covering major soil types, land uses, and climatic regimes in Ireland. This project is a collaborative effort led by University College Dublin (UCD), Met Éireann, and Teagasc.
The Senior Research Fellow will play a pivotal role in the implementation. This high-level position involves coordinating the integration of various observational networks, harmonizing datasets and measurement techniques, and ensuring the successful operation of ISMON. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including ensuring the seamless integration of data from Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensors (CRNS), NASCO flux towers, and the Terrain-AI initiative. The fellow will be responsible for maintaining observational infrastructure and collecting metadata, harmonizing datasets and measurement techniques across different observational networks, and for developing and managing project timelines to ensure all milestones are met.
The Senior Research Fellow will oversee the collection, processing, and harmonization of soil moisture data from various sources, ensuring data quality and consistency across the network. They will facilitate the integration of ISMON data with other national and international datasets. The Senior Research Fellow will also be responsible for communicating project progress and results to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and scientific publications, engaging with the scientific community, policymakers, and the public to promote the use of ISMON data. This position requires extensive project management experience.
Department/Authority
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann).
Recruitment
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann) is recruiting for this position under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments
(CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.
Employing Department/Authority Website
www.met.ie
Location
The Researcher will be required to work in one of Met Éireann’s locations (HQ, Glasnevin, Cahersiveen, Shannon Airport). Where possible, the successful candidates may be authorised to
work remotely in line with approved policies for workplace attendance.
Applications
The closing date for applications is Friday, 1st August 2025 at 5pm.
Additional Information
Applicants should submit completed application forms to postdoc.recruitment@met.ie.
Please note: only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Click here to download the application form
Advertising Date
17/06/2025
Closing Date for Applications
01/08/2025 at 5pm
Researcher – Irish Soil Moisture Observation Network
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Met Éireann
Met Éireann, a line division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is seeking expressions of interests in a research fellowship, which will commence as soon as possible. The following is a description of the role to be recruited for.
Researcher – Irish Soil Moisture Observation Network
(Fixed term Contract)
The recently established Irish Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (ISMON) will significantly enhance soil moisture monitoring in Ireland. The project was initially funded by the Department of
Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) under the national Carbon Tax Fund. This initiative aims to enhance Ireland’s capability to monitor soil moisture conditions in real time and over the long term. ISMON consists of 10 sites equipped with state-of-the-art Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor technology, covering major soil types, land uses, and climatic regimes in Ireland. This project is a collaborative effort led by University College Dublin (UCD), Met Éireann, and Teagasc.
The Researcher will support the monitoring of the Irish Soil Moisture Observation Network (ISMON). This role will involve data analysis, the harmonization of datasets and the integration of data from various monitoring networks including CRNS, Gamma Ray and in situ soil moisture observations
Field Data Collection: The Researcher will be responsible for conducting regular field visits to the 10 ISMON sites across Ireland. Regular soil sampling to ground-truth Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensor (CRNS) data will also be required.
Data Management and Analysis: A significant part of the Researcher’s role will involve processing and analysing the soil moisture data collected from the field. They will use various software tools and scripts (e.g., R, Python, Excel) to clean, organise, and analyse data, ensuring high data quality and integrity. The Researcher will collect all necessary metadata for each station and maintain accurate records of all data collection and processing activities.
Support for Integration and Harmonization: The Researcher will support the Senior Research Fellow in integrating soil moisture data with other existing monitoring networks, such as the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, NASCO network, and Terrain-AI project. This involves contributing to the development and implementation of standardized measurement techniques and protocols to ensure consistency and comparability of data across different networks.
Reporting and Communication: The Researcher will assist in preparing comprehensive reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders. They will communicate findings and progress updates to the Agricultural Meteorologist of Met Eireann and other team members and participate in meetings and discussions related to ISMON activities. Additionally, the Researcher will contribute to the dissemination of research findings through newsletters, scientific publications, and conferences.
Department/Authority
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann).
Recruitment
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann) is recruiting for this position under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments
(CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.
Employing Department/Authority Website
www.met.ie
Location
The Researcher will be required to work in one of Met Éireann’s locations (HQ, Glasnevin, Cahersiveen, Shannon Airport). Where possible, the successful candidates may be authorised to work remotely in line with approved policies for workplace attendance.
Applications
The closing date for applications is Friday, 1st August 2025 at 5pm.
Additional Information
Privacy Statement
Applicants should submit completed application forms to postdoc.recruitment@met.ie.
Please note: only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Click here to download the application form
Advertising Date
17/06/2025
Closing Date for Applications
01/08/2025 at 5pm