Jobs – Geothermal Researcher, Atlantic Technological University; Sligo, Ireland
The ATU Sligo campus in Ireland (source: ATU)
Carlo Cariaga
1 Oct 2025
The ATU Sligo campus in Ireland is looking for a Geothermal Researcher to work as part of the GEMINI project and support geothermal initiatives in Ireland.
The Atlantic Technological University in Sligo, Ireland is advertising a job opening for a Geothermal Researcher position. The closing date for application for this position will be on 10 October 2025, 12 noon.
Interested applicants may click here to apply.
This job will be under a 2-year contract at the Research, Innovation, and Engagement group at ATU Sligo. The chosen candidate will be working as part of the Geothermal Energy Momentum on the Island of Ireland (GEMINI) project, launched in 2024, which aims to drive geothermal energy adoption across Ireland. The role will involve conducting a formal gap analysis ana full assessment of existing training frameworks, and future needs as geothermal technology expands.
Sligo County Council is leading the shallow geothermal installation at Sligo Regional Sports Complex, with Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) leading the research element of this installation. ATU is assisting both with technical and research work.
The position will require 39 hours of work per week. The salary scale is within €54,307 – €59,063 (IUA PD2).
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum Level 9 degree in a field related to engineering, geology, sustainability, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of four years of proven industry and/or research experience in engineering, geology, or sustainability.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, networking, and visual communication skills.
- High level of proficiency in IT skills.
- Availability to commence within 2 months of the initial offer (subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks).
Desirable qualifications and skills
- Postgraduate research experience.
- Master’s degree.
- Awareness of the geothermal energy sector, including relevant training.
- Research experience in a related field.
- Experience with multi-partner research projects.
- Experience in designing and delivering training or education courses.
- Strong networking skills.
- Awareness of political sensitivity in the sector.
Duties
- Leading the design of apprenticeship and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course frameworks to support the geothermal energy sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Conducting a gap analysis and producing a report on geothermal training needs.
- Organising and participating in site demonstrator visits, events, and workshops.
- Networking and collaborating with UK and EU bodies that have advanced geothermal training initiatives.
- Engaging with certification and accreditation bodies in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Contributing to the design and creation of educational materials for secondary-level teachers.
- Completing periodic reports to funding body
- Liaising and assisting ATU’s key regional partner with research.
- Any additional tasks that may arise during the project.
In accordance with ATU’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, interested applicatns are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure full participation in the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@atu.ie should you require any assistance.
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