Safety Officer – Radiological Protection

Comp ID: 036136

The Safety Officer (SO) Radiological Protection (RP) will be the designated Radiation Protection Officer for the University as defined by S.I. No. 30 of 2019 (IRR 19).

The University undertakes a large number of research projects and teaching activities that involve the use of radioactive materials or radiation sources. The materials and sources range from small quantities of unsealed radioactive materials used in bench–top experiments through to High Activity Sealed Sources. Their use is governed by Licence L0032-04 which has been issued to the University by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). They will also coordinate and assist the 15 University Radiological Protection Supervisors (RPS’s) to ensure the legislative requirements are managed and fulfilled.

The Safety Officer (Radiological Protection) (SO (RP)) will be part of a small team of specialist safety professionals in the University Safety Office that advises Trinity and oversees the broader safety management programme. This role is a specific purpose contract to cover a career break.

Post Specific Purpose

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week 

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-6), Salary Scale (€60,692 – €96,100 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.

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How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.

• Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

• Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. 

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Hiring Manager Dr. Katharine Murray [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities, and applicants with disabilities.