The
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a statutory academic
research institution funded directly by the Department of Education &
Skills. DIAS invites applications for the above permanent post based
in the Geophysics section of the School of Cosmic Physics. The
Secretary will provide administrative support to the Geophysics team
and assist the Head of Section in the day-to-day running of the
section. Previous administrative experience is essential.
The
Section comprises a busy and dynamic environment of researchers
working on a wide range of Earth science projects both in Ireland and
across the World.
Duties
include:
- Meet and greet visitors
- Induction of new students
- Organising travel arrangements
- Organisation for internal conferences/workshops
- Ordering office & other supplies
- Help in preparation of Section reports & other documentation
- Help organise public outreach events
- Maintain & modify the Section’s Web pages and twitter account
- Have oversight of Health & Safety requirements
- Work with financial spread sheets
- Regularly engage with the Institute’s central administration
- General administrative support for Head of Section, Staff and Students
Essential
skills for the post:
-
Previous administrative experience
- Strong verbal & written communication and organisational skills
- Self-motivation, proactivity and problem solving skills
- Strong office computer skills e Strong verbal & written communication and organisational skills
- Self-motivation, proactivity and problem solving skills
- Strong office computer skills
Highly
Desirable:
-
Demonstrated interest in Earth sciences
-
Willingness to be flexible on a day to day basis
-
Web page maintenance experience
Reporting
to: Prof. Chris Bean, Head of Geophysics Section, School of
Cosmic Physics, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS)
Salary
& duration: Salary range is €23,571-€39,110 New Entrants
PPC (Non-New Entrants: PPC: €25,506-€39,110;
Non-PPC€24,283-€37,426). The position is permanent with a
probationary period of 1 year.
Other
information: The position is currently based in 5 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2.
Application details: The closing date for applications is 28th
February 2019. Applications may be made by submitting a CV and cover
letter to registrarsoffice @admin.dias.ie , quoting the above job title.
DIAS
is an equal opportunities employer
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Last Updated: 11th February 2019 by pgrange
Secretary, Geophysics Section, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a statutory academic research institution funded directly by the Department of Education & Skills. DIAS invites applications for the above permanent post based in the Geophysics section of the School of Cosmic Physics. The Secretary will provide administrative support to the Geophysics team and assist the Head of Section in the day-to-day running of the section. Previous administrative experience is essential.
The Section comprises a busy and dynamic environment of researchers working on a wide range of Earth science projects both in Ireland and across the World.
Duties include:
Essential skills for the post:
Highly Desirable:
Reporting to: Prof. Chris Bean, Head of Geophysics Section, School of Cosmic Physics, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS)
Salary & duration: Salary range is €23,571-€39,110 New Entrants PPC (Non-New Entrants: PPC: €25,506-€39,110; Non-PPC€24,283-€37,426). The position is permanent with a probationary period of 1 year.
Other information: The position is currently based in 5 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
Application details: The closing date for applications is 28th February 2019. Applications may be made by submitting a CV and cover letter to registrarsoffice @admin.dias.ie , quoting the above job title.
DIAS is an equal opportunities employer
Category: Geophysics
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