Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for 2 x full-time, fixed term positions as Postdoctoral Researchers in Bioinformatics at the University of Galway, Ireland.

These positions are funded by the HEA NSRP and are available immediately, to contract end date of 31/08/2027.

Job Description:

These posts will be based in the  Ó Broin lab as part of CLuB – the All-Ireland Cancer Liquid Biopsies Consortium. CluB is a ~€4M North-South Shared Research Programme, which includes collaborators in the University of Galway, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), St. James’s Hospital (SJH), and Queens University Belfast (QUB). CluB’s aim is to advance our understanding of cancer biology and improve clinical care for cancer patients through the use of liquid biopsies for the identification of minimally-invasive, integrative biomarkers for therapeutic response.

At University of Galway, we are developing a customised cloud-based instance of the cBioPortal cancer genomics platform to serve as an all-Ireland 'virtual biobank' for CLuB data in order to drive discovery in this area. To advance this work, we are seeking two highly-motivated post-doctoral researchers to fill the following roles:

Role 1: Development of a web application for the CLuB All-Ireland cancer liquid biopsy data to facilitate integration of clinical and genomic data.

Role 2: Development of ML models for predictive analytics on integrated clinical and genomic data (prediction of recurrence/progression-free survival)

**Salary: **Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,805 - €59,654 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

 (Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)  

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on April 9th 2026.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.  

Please specify which position you are applying for (candidates possessing the requisite skills may apply for both). 

*Please review full job description for further details and essential requirements. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Fellow - Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator with Institute for Clinical Trials, CMNHS, at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

The Position is available immediately for a period of approximately 12 months. 

The Institute for Clinical Trials seeks to transform the clinical research landscape in Ireland by creating a comprehensive end-to-end programme supporting the development and delivery of clinical trials, from initial concept through to reporting. Leveraging the academic strengths of the University and its healthcare partner Saolta and building on the aggregate clinical research experience of our investigators, the Institute will consolidate our resources, grow our expertise, and achieve a step change in our impacts on patients. The institute will also be the focal point for the development of sustained, mutually beneficial partnerships with Industry and academic partners further positioning Galway as the clinical research centre of Ireland and contributing to future economic growth and regional development.  

This is a lead coordination role for the Trials Accelerator within the Institute for Clinical Trials. The Trials Accelerator is a unit focused on early clinical trial planning, supporting clinical Investigators with study design, funding applications, protocol development and other early-stage clinical trial activities. 

The Trials Accelerator unit works closely with the Clinical Trial Unit of the CRFG and CORRIB in the set up and delivery of Clinical Research under the Institute for Clinical Trials. 

Salary: Research Fellow salary scale €66,548 - €86,874 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 13th April 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. 

A panel may be formed for future similar posts.   

Post Status: 48 Months, Full-time 

Starting Date: September 2026 

Department/Faculty: Department of Sociology, School of Social Science and Philosophy 

Reports to (supervisor): Assistant Professor Joonghyun Kwak 

Location: Trinity College Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) 

Stipend: Maintenance stipend of €18,500 per annum, research allowance of €500 per annum, and full tuition fees (EU/non-EU). On top, the department offers teaching assistantship as non-stipend pay. 

Closing Date: 1 May 2026 (23:00 GMT)

Post Summary 

Doctoral Researcher in Sociology 

The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for one fully funded doctoral position in the PhD in Sociology programme for a period of 48 months. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and carry out an innovative PhD project titled ‘Meritocracy as Political Culture: A Comparative Analysis of Structures, Attitudes, and Meanings,’ which examines meritocracy as a dynamic political culture that responds to structural transformations and shapes political attitudes in systematic ways. 

Meritocracy is widely regarded as a core principle of a fair society, based on the idea that individuals should be rewarded according to their talent and effort rather than their family background. In principle, this ideal promotes equality of opportunity and intergenerational mobility. However, a growing body of research highlights the paradoxical role of meritocratic beliefs in legitimising existing inequalities. As a dominant cultural framework, meritocratic ideals encourage individuals to interpret wealth and poverty as fair outcomes of ability and effort, thereby normalising unequal social structures and reinforcing liberal notions of individual responsibility. 

Recent political developments in the United States and Europe suggest that the public legitimacy of meritocratic ideals may be increasingly fragile. Despite expanding access to education, the promise of upward mobility through individual effort appears less attainable for many. This widening gap between meritocratic ideals and lived experience may undermine trust in liberal institutions and contribute to political discontent, including resentment toward elites as well as hostility toward immigrants and minority groups. In this context, the project explores how meritocratic culture is formed, how it shapes exclusionary political attitudes, and why its political consequences vary across national contexts.

The PhD project will combine multiple methodological approaches. Cross-national macrolevel data will be used to examine the structural conditions under which meritocratic culture emerges and intensifies, while cross-national survey data will analyse the relationship between meritocratic climate and individuals’ exclusionary attitudes, including anti-immigrant and anti-minority sentiments. In addition, the project will draw on qualitative interviews conducted in Ireland and South Korea to explore how individuals interpret the meaning of merit and meritocracy in different national contexts.

Applicant Profile 

Applicants should have a strong interest in the project topic and be highly motivated to pursue independent research. A solid background in quantitative and statistical methods is essential, including experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python.

 Applicants should be comfortable working with formal analytical frameworks and conducting cross-national research using survey and macro-level data. Experience with panel and/or multilevel modelling is particularly desirable. While the project is primarily quantitative in orientation, it also incorporates qualitative components; applicants with an interest in mixedmethods approaches to substantive sociological questions are therefore especially encouraged to apply. 

Major research activities conducted by the candidate will involve (1) collaborating closely with your research supervisor; (2) becoming familiar with the main theoretical debates in the field by engaging in a systematic reading of the literature and writing a state-of-the-art literature review for your project; (3) becoming proficient in working with cross-national survey and macro-level panel data; (4) conducting advanced statistical analyses to test alternative theory derived hypotheses; (5) summarizing and interpreting your findings for a social science audience and developing policy implications; (6) presenting work at international academics conferences or networks in the field; (7) preparing research papers and submitting them to pertinent academic journals. 

We are looking for enthusiastic PhD candidates who would like to acquire high-level training in sociology and in writing a cutting-edge PhD dissertation at TCD Sociology. 

Qualifications 

• MA, MSc or MPhil degree in Sociology, Social Research, Social Policy or in any cognate fields.

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Sport Management within UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Sciences Applications are invited for a full-time academic post as an Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) in Sport Management in the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. This is a 5-year position. The post holder will contribute to teaching and research in Sport Management, broadly defined to include the promotion, business, management, governance, and consumption of sport across public, voluntary, and commercial sectors. The post holder should have a teaching and research profile in one or more areas of Sport Management, including areas such as strategy, leadership, organisational behaviour, sport business, marketing, consumer behaviour, economics, finance, operations, innovation, entrepreneurship, and event management. 95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €65,401 - €103,564 Per Annum Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 23.04.2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

PhD Position in Sociology: “Far-Right Contention and Community Responses in Ireland”

Post Status: 48 months, Full-time

Research Group / Department / School: Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

Location: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Reports to: Assistant Professor Larissa Meier

Stipend: Maintenance stipend €18,500 per annum plus full tuition fees (EU/non-EU). In addition, the Department offers a teaching assistantship as non-stipend pay. 

Closing Date: 23:00 (GMT), 30 April 2026

Post Summary 

Doctoral Researcher in Sociology 

The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin recruits a highly motivated and outstanding doctoral researcher for a period of 4 years (48 months). 

The person appointed will conduct an innovative PhD project on far-right mobilization and community responses in Ireland. The research consists of systematic case studies of how local communities respond to far-right mobilizations and how different types of responses shape local conflict dynamics and forms of belonging. 

The project is structured around two core sub-topics and addresses the following research questions: 

1. Trajectories and variation in far-right mobilization 

How do responses by different social actors shape far-right mobilization in local communities? Which actors respond—or do not respond—and in what ways? What factors influence whether and how actors engage with far-right mobilization? How do patterns of social response vary across communities? 

2. Consequences of far-right mobilization for local communities 

What effects does far-right mobilization have on local communities? How does it shape cooperation among local actors (e.g. civil society, media, institutional actors) and community experiences of inclusion, exclusion, and belonging? How do these effects vary across communities? 

The successful candidate will be integrated into a PhD project that develops an innovative mixed methods approach to the study of far-right mobilization and community responses in Ireland. The project will provide the student with the opportunity to carry out independent case studies of local conflict dynamics, generating new knowledge on how communal and institutional actors respond to the challenges posed by divisive far-right politics, and how these local contestations shape emerging forms of exclusion and belonging. The PhD candidate will be encouraged to develop their own analytical perspective and empirical research strategies, provided these remain within the scope of the planned project. Over the course of the PhD, the candidate will gain skills in collaborative project management, research communication, and community-oriented research practice. The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin will provide logistical, academic, and intellectual support by integrating the PhD candidate into a large and vibrant community of social science doctoral students at Trinity College Dublin. 

Major research activities conducted by the PhD candidate will involve (1) reviewing the literature on far right politics and societal responses; (2) developing a comparative qualitative research design for the systematic analysis of local conflict dynamics; (3) designing and implementing qualitative and mixed-methods research instruments including semi-structured interviews, focus groups and social network analysis; (4) engaging in analysing and interpreting results for social science audiences; (5) reaching out and sharing results with civils society and community actors, as well as policy makers; (6) presenting work in front of different audiences at local, national and international level in conferences or networks; and (6) publishing articles arising from the study together with the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications 

• MA, MSc or MPhil in Sociology, Political Science or in any cognate fields (thesis should be either defended or submitted)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a ‘Postdoctoral researcher/ Research associate – Building performance modelling’ with the School of Engineering at University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is funded by Enterprise Ireland (Construct Innovate) and is available from 1st July 2026. This full-time position is initially for a period of 6 months, subject to extension if additional funding becomes available. 

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher / Research associate salary scale €46,805 - €59,654 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 5th April 2026.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. 

Post Status:                               Specific Purpose Contract 

Research Group/ School:        Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies

Location:                                    Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation 

Job Category and Level:          Appointment will be made on the IUA Post -doctoral Researcher Salary Scale (Level 5) 

Hours of Work:                         39 hours per week

Closing Date:                            31-Mar-2026 12:00

The Purpose of the Role 

The Research Fellow will conduct a research project examining how Translation Studies, with a primary focus on literary and cultural translation, can respond to changing student expectations and evolving professional and creative sector demands, including the implications of generative AI. The Fellow will design and carry out research activities, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis, to inform evidence-based recommendations for postgraduate programme design and curriculum development in literary translation. 

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Fellow will produce outputs such as reports, scholarly publications, and ultimately, a roadmap for the development of Translation Studies programmes. The role involves engagement with academic colleagues, postgraduate students, and external stakeholders, contributing to the wider scholarly and professional activities of the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation. 

The position offers opportunities for the Fellow to develop advanced research, project management, and dissemination skills in the field of literary translation studies, supporting progression toward an independent academic or professional career in literary, cultural, or applied translation contexts.

Context 

This post is based in the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation (TCLCT), within the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies. The Centre provides a focal point for research, postgraduate teaching, and outreach related to literary and cultural translation, promoting excellence in both scholarly and creative practice. 

The Research Fellow will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will work closely with academic staff and postgraduate students within the Centre. The post-holder will also collaborate with colleagues, and engage with external partners in publishing, literary organisations, and the wider translation community. 

The role contributes to the Centre’s mission to advance understanding of literary and cultural translation, both as a scholarly field and as a practical discipline, through research that informs programme design, pedagogical innovation, and outreach activities. The Fellow will participate in Centre meetings and activities, supporting its research profile and the dissemination of findings within academic and professional networks.

Qualifications 

• A PhD in Translation Studies, with a demonstrated specialism in some aspect of Literary and/or Cultural Translation.

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Sport Management within UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Sciences Applications are invited for a full-time academic post as an Lecturer/Assistant Professor (above the bar) in Sport Management in the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. This is a 5-year position. The post holder will contribute to teaching and research in Sport Management, broadly defined to include the promotion, business, management, governance, and consumption of sport across public, voluntary, and commercial sectors. The post holder should have a teaching and research profile in one or more areas of Sport Management, including areas such as strategy, leadership, organisational behaviour, sport business, marketing, consumer behaviour, economics, finance, operations, innovation, entrepreneurship, and event management. 95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €65,401 - €103,564 Per Annum Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 09.04.2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

School/Department:          Trinity Disability Service 

Job Category and Level:   Professional, Administrative & Support       

Hours of Post:                     35 hours per week

Closing Date :                      02-Apr-2026 12:00

The Purpose of the Role

Trinity College Dublin Disability Service is seeking an Occupational Therapist (new graduate or experienced) to deliver direct, student-focused supports to disabled students across the University.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide evidence-informed occupational therapy interventions that enable students with disabilities to participate fully in academic, social, and university life. This will include delivery of structured one-to-one supports and group-based programmes aimed at enhancing self-management, executive functioning, participation skills, wellbeing, and progression through higher education.

The post is particularly suited to a new graduate seeking to consolidate core professional competencies within a supervised, university-based practice environment. Graduating students (2026) are welcome to apply. Where CORU registration is pending, the successful candidate will undertake project work and contribute to service initiatives under the supervision of senior Occupational Therapy staff until registration is confirmed.

The Occupational Therapist will operate within an established, evidence-based Disability Service (DS) aligned to the University’s Strategic Plan and Disability Action commitments. The role offers structured clinical experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to service development, while maintaining a clear focus on high-quality, student-centred practice.

Benefits

• Continuous Professional Development is a central aspect of this post, with various training opportunities provided within the service, the University and externally in support of practice & projects.
• Clinical Supervision is also a core aspect of the post, with fortnightly individual supervision with the Occupational Therapy Manager and ongoing support from the Occupational Therapy team and other Disability Service Staff. 
• Opportunity to develop new projects and initiatives within the service in response to student need and interest of the post holder, as well as to carry out research to inform developments. 
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with other areas of Trinity and to co-produce approaches and resources with students.                                       

Context

The DS is committed to providing modern, dynamic, innovative, integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective front-line services that make a real difference to the Trinity community. Objectives are achieved through innovative approaches and continuous review of service delivery while also maximising partnerships and joint working opportunities. We work in partnership with students with disabilities in co-producing activities that aim to engage the University community in creating an inclusive transformational environment and provide a platform for innovation and inclusion.

The role-holder will be a key team member that drives the DS agenda in the University. The DS utilises a multi-disciplinary approach and is comprised of an experienced team of individuals who work to support students with disabilities. They include Disability Officers who are Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and an Assistive Technologist, all of whom seek to offer a quality support based on individual need, as identified using a highly developed disability needs assessment process. The DS continues to undergo momentous change and with the development of the disAbility Hub in Printing House Square the role requires an individual who can realise the mission, vision, and values in the Trinity College Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and disability Action Plan.

The Occupational Therapist will report to the Senior Occupational Therapist and/or Disability Service Occupational Therapy Manager and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality needs assessments and occupational therapy supports for students with disabilities in Trinity College Dublin and its associated Colleges. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Kieran Lewis, Occupational Therapy Manager in the Trinity Disability Service at klewis@tcd.ie 

Qualifications

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience 

We welcome applications from the following:

Candidates must possess, on the closing date:

(a) (i) the BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Dublin**

or

(ii) the Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapy

or

(iii) the MSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Limerick 

or

(iv) a validated Occupational Therapy qualification at least equivalent to (i), (ii) or (iii)

                and

 (b) a suitable standard of professional attainments

               and

(c) the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

**Please note the BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy from National University of Ireland, Galway and University College Cork is a recognised qualification.

School/Department:         Disability Service 

Job category & level:         Administrative & Support

Hours of Post:                    35 hours per week

Closing Date:                     02-Apr-2026 12:00

The Purpose of the Role

This role sits within the Trinity disAbility Hub at Printing House Square and contributes to the delivery of an evidence-informed, occupation-focused service aligned with:

• Trinity’s Strategic Plan (THRIVE 2025–2030)
• The Trinity Disability Action Plan
• The Access, Belonging & Inclusion Plan 2025–2030
• Ireland’s commitments under the UNCRPD
• The HEA National Access Plan

Trinity College Dublin Disability Service is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist with at least three years postgraduate experience to support the ongoing dynamic development of the Disability Service (DS) to meet the ever-changing needs of students with disabilities. The Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) operates at Admin …. Level within the Trinity Disability Service (DS). The role delivers specialist Occupational Therapy supports to students experiencing barriers to participation in academic, placement, and employment-related activities. The post holder conducts disability needs assessments, contributes to Learning Education Needs Summary (LENS) and Professional Learning Education Needs Summary (PLENS) processes, and delivers structured, Occupational Therapy interventions within established service frameworks and procedures.

In addition to clinical casework, the role provides operational coordination support for Occupational Therapy services, ensuring referral processes, documentation, and data monitoring are maintained in line with agreed procedures and professional standards.

The role implements agreed service priorities and contributes specialist professional expertise within defined governance, reporting, and supervisory structures. The post holder does not hold strategic, budgetary, or line management responsibility.

Context

The Trinity Disability Service operates a multidisciplinary, needs-assessment-led model of support for disabled students. The Service includes Disability Officers, Occupational Therapists, Assistive Technology staff, and administrative personnel working within established institutional and professional frameworks.

Occupational Therapy within the Disability Service focuses on enabling student participation through occupation-based interventions, particularly where students experience complex functional barriers.

This role contributes to the delivery of Disability Service supports within:

• Established University governance frameworks
• Professional regulatory standards (CORU)
• Agreed service procedures and reporting requirements
• Defined employment pathway initiatives operated in partnership with Careers and other internal stakeholders

The post holder works as part of the Disability Service team and collaborates with Schools, Student Services, Careers Service, HR, and other relevant units as required within agreed referral and reporting pathways.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications as well as three years postgraduate experience as an Occupational Therapist, on the closing date:  

1. (i) the BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy 

Or 

       (ii) the Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapy

Or

      (iii) the MSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Limerick  

Or

       (iv) a validated Occupational Therapy qualification at least equivalent to (i), (ii) or (iii) 

And

1. a suitable standard of professional attainments 

And 

1. the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office