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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · 2d

Placement opportunity: GIS Student Placement, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council www.ulsteruniges.com/post/gis-stu...

GIS Student Placement, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Please be advised that Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has a 1-year GIS Student Placement opportunity open for applications, closing 12.00noon Friday 17th October. Details at the following link: h...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · 2d

Placement opportunities: Northern Ireland Civil Service student placements www.ulsteruniges.com/post/norther...

Northern Ireland Civil Service student placements

REF: IRC319334DEPARTMENT: Northern Ireland Civil ServiceSALARY: £25,796 per annum.LOCATION: The majority of Student Placement posts will be in the Greater Belfast area. However, this competition will ...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · 13d

Job/placement opportunity: Soil Sampling Technicians, RPS www.ulsteruniges.com/post/soil-sa...

Soil Sampling Technicians, RPS

We’re seeking Soil Sampling Technicians to work on a full-time or part-time (minimum of 3 weekdays per week) temporary basis as part of this exciting scheme to enable efficient and sustainable crop pr...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · 15d

Our new BSc Marine Science students are straight out into the field - investigating the geology, biodiversity, and oceanography of the Causeway Coast in their first week flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvb6T #flickr

2025 Year 1 Marine Science

Explore this photo album by School of Geography and Environmental Sciences on Flickr!

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · 18d

Job opportunity: Graduate Geospatial Analyst, Jacobs (Belfast) www.ulsteruniges.com/post/graduat...

Graduate Geospatial Analyst (Belfast)

This role sits within Jacobs Technology Services, a team of geospatial, survey and reality capture and visual media experts who are driving digital change for Jacobs and our clients. The team includes...

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · Sep 5

What risks lie in our geological collections?

Aodhán Ó Gogáin reveals hidden hazards—from environmental threats to handling issues—that could jeopardize these irreplaceable specimens.

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#MuseumBlog #NMIBlog #RegistrationCorner #GeologyRocks #NaturalHistory

A collection of minerals from left to right: labradorite, calcite, chalcedony, chalcopyrite, tourmaline, lepidolite and quartz geode. Research image by Aodhán Ó Gogáin © National Museum of Ireland

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · 26d

Job opportunity: GIS Asset Officer, Phoenix Energy www.ulsteruniges.com/post/gis-ass...

GIS Asset Officer, Phoenix Energy

We are currently seeking to recruit two GIS Asset Officers. Do you have experience using a Geography Information System?Are you seeking a new challenge in your career? Then we want to hear from you!T...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Sep 3

Job opportunity: GIS Officer, Butterfly Conservation www.ulsteruniges.com/post/gis-off...

GIS Officer, Butterfly Conservation

GIS OfficerWe are seeking an experienced GIS specialist who is passionate about supporting butterfly and moth conservation. You will maintain spatial data and tools, and support staff and volunteers’ ...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Aug 29

Training opportunity: Cetacean ID, Portrush Coastal Zone www.ulsteruniges.com/post/cetacea...

Cetacean Identification Training

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Aug 25

Job opportunities: Climate NI is hiring www.ulsteruniges.com/post/climate...

Climate NI is hiring

• Climate Assistant (Closing Friday 29th August) - https://climatenorthernireland.org.uk/opportunities/northern-ireland-environment-link-climate-assistant-climate-ni-team/ • Climate Officer (Closing ...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Aug 25

Job opportunity: Asset Data (GIS) Co-ordinator, Uisce Éireann www.ulsteruniges.com/post/asset-d...

Asset Data (GIS) Co-ordinator, Uisce Éireann

Asset Data Coordinator - MaximoJOB INFO • Job Identification1444 • Job CategoryIT • Posting Date13/08/2025, 00:01 • Locations Ireland • Apply Before28/08/2025, 23:59 • Job ScheduleFull time • Vacancy ...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Jun 30

Job Opportunity: Graduate Geologist - 2025 Programme, SLR
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Graduate Geologist - 2025 Programme. SLR

ApplylocationsRemote, EnglandRemote, ScotlandRemote, Northern IrelandRemote, Walestime typeFull timetime left to applyEnd Date: August 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition idJR-4396SLR have...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Jun 25

PhD opportunities: 2 fully-funded marine geoscience PhD positions at UCC www.ulsteruniges.com/post/2-fully...

2 fully-funded marine geoscience PhDs, UCC

2 fully-funded PhD positions. A stipend of €25,000 pa with EU Fee's covered. To be part of a larger team with a start date of October 1st, 2025. To apply, send a CV and 2 page cover letter outlining w...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Jun 24

Job opportunity: Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Environment Assistant Scientific Officer, AFBI www.ulsteruniges.com/post/marine-...

Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Environment Assistant Scientific Officer, AFBI

Field going Scientist: Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Environment Assistant Scientific OfficerREF: IRC315206DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)SALARY: £24,952 - £2...

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Megan G Taggart @megantaggart.bsky.social · Jun 13

Excited to share the first publication from a collaboration with @ulsteruniges.bsky.social Looking forward to sharing more interesting findings as the project develops.

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An improved method for measuring peatland soil oxidase enzyme activities

Phenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (PO) are critical enzymes in peatland carbon cycling, facilitating the decomposition of recalcitrant compounds. Qu…

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Jun 13

Training opportunity: AONB and Geopark youth leaders www.ulsteruniges.com/post/aonb-an...

AONB and Geopark Youth Leaders

A new opportunity in the Ring of Gullion AONB, Strangford and Lecale AONB and the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark. We are very pleased to launch our Youth Leader Programme, the next step up from our...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Jun 12

Marine Litter Monitoring and Assessment - Scientific & Technical Officer, Marine Institute www.ulsteruniges.com/post/marine-...

Marine Litter Monitoring and Assessment - Scientific & Technical Officer

Organisation Description:The Marine Institute is Ireland’s scientific agency responsible for supporting the sustainable development of the state’s maritime area and resources. We do this through condu...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · May 21

Job opportunity: Tour Guide, Portrush Coastal Zone www.ulsteruniges.com/post/tour-gu...

Tour Guide, Portrush Coastal Zone

• Portrush, County Antrim • Up to £12.97 per hour • Posted May 7, 2025We are currently recruiting for Tour Guides based at Portrush Coastal Zone. The successful candidates will be required to start on...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · May 13

Job opportunity: GIS Technician, Mallon Technology, Dublin www.ulsteruniges.com/post/gis-tec...

GIS Technician, Mallon Technology, Dublin

GIS Technician • Dublin, Ireland • Full time, Permanent • € 15.38 p/h • Fluent EnglishWho We AreMallon Technology is a family-owned business, headquartered in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone and working on site...

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · May 1

Join @ark-ni.bsky.social on 27/5 for the launch of the 2024 NI Life & Times survey results, with a special focus on #climatechange

With me, @katyhayward.bsky.social @climateni.bsky.social & Rural Community Network

Register www.tinyurl.com/nilt24

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Apr 19

Job opportunity: Conservation Officer (Magilligan and Ballykinler), Ulster Wildlife www.ulsteruniges.com/post/conserv...

Conservation Officer (Magilligan and Ballykinler), Ulster Wildlife

Conservation Officer (Magilligan and Ballykinler)Closing date: Wednesday 23 April 2025Salary: £28,693 - £30,933 (Pro rata for part-time hours) Access to employer’s contributory pension scheme - maximu...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Apr 16

Job opportunity: Mapping and charting officer, OSNI
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Mapping and charting officer, OSNI

Mapping and Charting Officer (MCO)REF: IRC313075DEPARTMENT: Department of Finance (DoF), Land and Property Services (LPS), Ordnance Survey DirectorateSALARY: £31,643 - £32,293 (£33,542 - £34,231 with ...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Apr 16

Job opportunity: UAV and AGRI Manager, Quinn Piling

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UAV and AGRI Manager, Quinn

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The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · Apr 15

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,

"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"

Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

A light blue diagram depicting the sea, with the water's surface at the top, and just below it is an outline of the Mary Rose, with the depth (12m, 40ft or 6.7 fathoms). There is a line showing the seabed, which takes a rapid dive into the vertical...

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Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University @ulsteruniges.bsky.social · Apr 11

Graduate positions, Geological Survey of Ireland www.ulsteruniges.com/post/graduat...

Graduate positions, Geological Survey of Ireland

Six 11-month Graduate Geologist positions now open at Geological Survey IrelandGeological Survey Ireland, a division of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, is Ireland's nat...

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