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Studies that differentiate the exposure pathways and sources are of paramount importance for establishing environmental management solutions that safeguard public health. Ireland currently has the highest incidence of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC) infection in the EU, domestic private wells are identified as a likely source of infection. This is a public health concern for public authorities and consumers alike. The DESIGN research project provides the first quantitative assessment of VTEC and Cryptosporidium in domestic groundwater supplies in Ireland. It provides insight into the prevalence, source and transport of VTEC and Cryptosporidium in groundwater supplies. 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The Senior Manager (Level 2) will lead and manage the staff and resources of the Catchment Science and Management Unit, in the Water Management Programme. This is an exciting career opportunity to influence policy and action to deliver water quality improvements by leading the development of the evidence base on the pressures impacting on water.</p> </div> </div><div class="publication-list__panel"> <div class="publications__panel__img"> </div> <div class="publication-list__panel__block"> <h3 class="publication-list__panel__block__title"> <a href="https://www.epa.ie/publications/corporate/careers/scientific-officer-i-level-3-catchment-science.php">Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Catchment Science </a> </h3> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle"> Post Number: 000512, February 2025 </p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle">Year: 2025</p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__content">The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Scientific Officer I (Level 3) Catchment Science and will lead a team within the Catchment Science and Management Unit of the Office of Evidence and Assessment. The Unit’s role is to assess the risks and pressures impacting on the water environment; and to track progress with the implementation of the actions and measures to assess what they are delivering in terms of water quality outcomes. All the work is carried out within an integrated catchment management framework, so that a holistic approach is taken to understanding pressures and impacts. The team invests significantly in the development of analytical tools and models in assist in the assessments.</p> </div> </div><div class="publication-list__panel"> <div class="publications__panel__img"> </div> <div class="publication-list__panel__block"> <h3 class="publication-list__panel__block__title"> <a href="https://www.epa.ie/publications/corporate/careers/scientific-officer-ii-level-4-environmental-data-science-and-modelling.php">Scientific Officer II (Level 4) Environmental Data Science and Modelling </a> </h3> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle"> Post Number: 000503, February 2025 </p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle">Year: 2025</p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__content">The Office of Evidence and Assessment (OEA) is the primary source of integrated assessment and evidence-based scientific advice on Ireland’s environment. The OEA strives to be a trustworthy champion for the environment by providing timely, accurate and tailored environmental data, information and assessment to the public and other stakeholders to help them make informed decisions.</p> </div> </div><div class="publication-list__panel"> <div class="publications__panel__img"> </div> <div class="publication-list__panel__block"> <h3 class="publication-list__panel__block__title"> <a href="https://www.epa.ie/publications/corporate/careers/bainisteoir-sinsearach-leibheal-2--aonad-dobharcheantair.php">Bainisteoir Sinsearach (Leibhéal 2) – Aonad Dobharcheantair</a> </h3> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle"> Uimhir Phoist: 000510, February 2025 </p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle">Year: 2025</p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__content">Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir/na hiarrthóirí rathúla an ról mar Bhainisteoir Sinsearach (Leibhéal 2) – Eolaíocht Dhobharcheantair. Déanfaidh an Bainisteoir Sinsearach (Leibhéal 2) foireann agus acmhainní an Aonaid Eolaíochta agus Bainistíochta Dobharcheantair sa Chlár Bainistíochta Uisce a stiúradh agus a bhainistiú. </p> </div> </div><div class="publication-list__panel"> <div class="publications__panel__img"> </div> <div class="publication-list__panel__block"> <h3 class="publication-list__panel__block__title"> <a href="https://www.epa.ie/publications/corporate/careers/oifigeach-eolaiochta-i-leibheal-3-eolaiocht-dhobharcheantar.php">Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Eolaíocht Dhobharcheantar</a> </h3> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle"> Uimhir Phoist: 000512, February 2025 </p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__subtitle">Year: 2025</p> <p class="publication-list__panel__block__content">Comhlíonfaidh an t-iarrthóir rathúil ról Oifigeach Eolaíochta I (Leibhéal 3) Eolaíocht Dhobharcheantair agus beidh sé nó sí i gceannas ar fhoireann laistigh den Aonad Dobharcheantar Eolaíochta agus Bainistíochta na hOifige Fianaise agus Measúnaithe. 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