Post Status: Full Time – 4 Years 

Research Group / Department / School: School of Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

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

Reports to: John Hickey 

Terms & Conditions:      

• PhD Stipend of €25,000 per annum                 

• Must agree to participate in the pilot rollout of Trinity’s Supervisor: Research Student Agreement. 

• Start in September 2025 

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

NOTE: Applicants must have been resident in an EU member state for 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible for EU fees

Post Summary 

The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) are seeking a PhD student in Structural Dynamics examine the design of Inerter devices for use in Offshore Wind Turbines (OWTs). 

To meet increasing demands for low-cost renewable energy, OWTs are becoming increasingly tall and being moved farther offshore in search of stronger winds. However, this means that the structural design becomes more complicated as these new OWTs are required to operate in harsher environments, and due to their slender and lightweight nature, they are susceptible to excessive vibration which can cause sub-optimal performance or damage. Typically in structural engineering such vibration problems can be overcome using supplementary damping devices, which essentially involves the addition of extra mass to the structure. However this is impractical for high-performance structures like offshore wind turbines, meaning they face significant structural design obstacles that will limit deployment if left unresolved. 

One potential solution to this challenge that has received academic attention in recent years is the use of inerter devices. An inerter is a mechanical device that can act as a vibration absorber, in a similar manner to more classical damping devices. However, inerters can potentially achieve similar levels of vibration suppression at a much-reduced mass. This is potentially beneficial for applications where there is a need to keep mass low, meaning they represent a promising technology for OWTs. 

Despite this promise, if inerters are to go from a conceptual idea to widespread application, there is a need for more representative experimental investigation, improved numerical modelling and further design optimization. In this project, the PhD Student will address this by undertaking a combination of experimental testing and numerical modelling. The ultimate aim is to use these tests and models is to inform the optimal design of inerter devices for OWTs

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post 

The appointed applicants will undertake academic research under the direction of the PI. These will include development of state-of-the-art numerical models, planning, managing and implementing an experimental testing campaign and liaising with technical staff as well as dissemination of research outputs. 

Funding Information 

This project is funded for 4 years by the Trinity Research Doctorate Research Award 2025-26. The award covers PhD fees (EU or non-EU) and a stipend of €25,000 per annum.

Person Specification 

Qualifications 

Excellent academic performance and grades at undergraduate level and/or Master’s level is considered essential

Applications are invited for Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Contract Type A, at J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at University of Galway, Ireland.
University of Galway has been inspiring minds since 1845 as a research-led university. University of Galway one of the oldest and largest universities in Ireland. The University of Galway community comprises 19,700 students, 18% of whom are international students from over 122 countries. The University employs over 2,500 staff, 27% of which are international staff.  With over 135,000 alumni and research collaborations with over 5,000 institutes in 178 countries globally, our international reach and impact are significant and growing.

University of Galway is counted among the Top 275 universities in the world according to the most prestigious rankings (QS), positioned in the Top 2% globally. University of Galway is ranked #1 in Ireland and Top 50 in the world in the 2024 THE IMPACT Rankings and was awarded Sunday Times University of the Year in 2022.  

University of Galway is an international university with global ambition, but with deep roots in the region and nationally. Its location on the very edge of Europe gives University of Galway a unique perspective. University of Galway is at the heart of a distinct and vibrant region, renowned for its unique culture, creative industries, medical technologies, marine ecology and economy, and innovation.

University of Galway is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. To that end the university adheres to a range of equality, diversity and inclusion policies. We encourage applicants to consult those policies here. We welcome applications from everyone, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is one of three Schools within the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at University of Galway. The School has over 2,700 students, over 140 faculty, research and professional services staff, and over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The School is AACSB, AMBA and EFMD programme accredited, is a member of PRME and holds an Athena Swan Silver award for equality.

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is for the public good. Energised by its regional edge on the west coast of Ireland, it is a globally-engaged School of Business and Economics for the public good that makes a transformative impact for students, society and business. 

The School’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is centred around four key strategic priority areas of research and impact, teaching and learning, external engagement and internationalisation. J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics champions core values of respect, excellence, openness and sustainability. Its vision is to make a global impact for the public good by addressing grand challenges through its teaching, research and influence on public policy.  The School is committed to delivering value to all its stakeholders and especially to students, external business, industry and policy partners, its community and society.  

The Management Discipline at J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is recognised nationally and internationally for its teaching and research contributions in the areas of business and society, entrepreneurship and innovation, human resource management and decent work, international business and strategy, as well as responsible and sustainable management.  

The research, teaching and engagement of the Management Discipline makes the strongest contribution to the following United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: 
•    Good health and well-being
•    Decent work and economic growth
•    Industry, innovation and infrastructure
•    Peace, justice and strong institutions

Discipline academics have editorial and board membership roles and have published in numerous leading international peer-reviewed journals, including the British Journal of Management, Organization, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Human Relations, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of World Business, Organization Studies, Research Policy, and Strategic Management Journal, among others. The Centre for Entrepreneurial Growth and Scaling is led by colleagues from the Discipline.

The key teaching areas of the Discipline include a broad range of business and management subjects on the Bachelor of Commerce degree programmes, post-graduate programmes and on the MBA programme. At the postgraduate level, the Discipline offers award-winning master’s programmes, including the MSc in International Management (IM), the MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM) and the MSc in Management and Sustainability, and the forthcoming MSc in Entrepreneurship and Venture Management. Programmes within the Discipline are accredited with CIPD at the advanced level.

The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and examining; engage in scholarship and research; assist with administration and the development of the Management Discipline and School of Business and Economics; and contribute to the intellectual life of the University and the wider community.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Kate Kenny, Management Discipline, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway kate.kenny@universityofgalway.ie

Additional information on the Discipline of Management and the School of Business and Economics is available at www.universityofgalway.ie/management and www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy - University of Galway

Salary: 
€63,624 to €101,498 per annum (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)
This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 24th April 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

For more information and Application Form please see website: 
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
 

School/Department:                 Research Ireland ARC Hub for Therapeutics, School of Biochemcistry & Immunology 

Job Category and Level:          Senior Administrative Officer 3

Hours of Post:                           35 hours per week

The Purpose of the Role 

The Research Ireland ARC Hub for Therapeutics, hosted by the School of Biochemistry and Immunology, is seeking to appoint a Senior Portfolio Manager (Chief Scientific Officer, Entrepreneur in Residence), who will report directly to the ARC Executive Director. This role will support the mission, vision, culture and strategic objectives of the ARC Hub to ‘accelerate academic research towards commercial success and to cultivate the next generation of innovation and entrepreneurial leaders’. 

The successful candidate will provide leadership, strategic directions and guidance for two reporting portfolio managers, be responsible for the selection of projects with commercial potential from academic groups in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) nationally, and will direct and manage their execution towards a successful commercial endpoint in the form of university spin-outs, patents and licenses to industry. Interaction of the ARC Hub with multiple stakeholders will be pivotal to ensuring successful commercialisation of academic research, requiring the Senior Portfolio Manager to forge a range of academic and non-academic relationships. 

The successful candidate must assume a high level of leadership and responsibility with respect to ownership and delivery for the commercial strategy of the project portfolio, promoting cohesion within the team and with external parties, setting shared goals and in defining targets for monitoring of performance. They will provide significant input into the the higher strategy and tactical planning of the ARC Hub through regular interactions with the ARC Executive Director (based in UCD), Senior Management team, and Advisory and Executive committees. The Senior Portfolio Manager will be the most senior appointment for the ARC Hub in Trinity and will be required to deputise when required for the ARC Hub Academic Director Prof Vincent Kelly.

Context 

The Research Ireland ARC Hub for Therapeutics is a collaborative initiative between Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, with the aim of guiding academic projects to commercial success on a national scale in conjunction with other Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the Republic of Ireland. The ARC Hub is focused on the generation of high-quality spin-outs and licenses in the fields of small molecule therapies, biological therapies, biomaterials, biomarkers with therapeutic potential and in advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). To achieve this objective, the ARC Hub will unite various elements of the Irish biopharma landscape, including venture capitalists, indigenous companies, state agencies, and a network of advisors. This broad alliance will focus on identifying, advising, and guiding academic projects towards commercial success. Additionally, the ARC Hub will focus on developing the translational research skills of academics and postdoctoral researchers. This will involve entrepreneurial training, engagement with external experts, and hands-on experience in taking research to market, thereby nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurial scientists and fostering a robust and sustainable innovation ecosystem in Ireland.

Qualifications 

• The successful candidate must have a third level PhD qualification in science/engineering or equivalent, with relevant experience in therapeutic/pharmaceutical drug discovery and development in industry (5-10 years). 

• Experience and additional graduate or post-graduate qualifications in project management would be an advantage.

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued.

The Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) at Maynooth University, Ireland has a further opportunity for a well-qualified applicant on a prestigious, new Science Foundation Ireland ocean energy project:

Instant Force & Model Predictive Control for Ocean Energy Power take-off with high Fidelity (INFINITY)

Some project detail:

The INFINITY project aims to advance wave energy in Europe by developing a more efficient, reliable Power Take Off (PTO) system and control technology. Building on past projects, it focuses on designing durable systems, using advanced controls to adapt to wear and tear, and supporting a circular supply chain. With Operations & Maintenance (O&M) making up 30% of costs, INFINITY emphasizes reliability and predictive maintenance to extend service intervals from 2 to 5 years and cut costs by 50%. These innovations aim to overcome barriers to wave energy adoption, making it more practical, cost-effective, and a viable renewable energy source.

The project team is composed of leading academic and industry collaborators from: RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Ocean Harvesting Technologies, Politecnico di Torino, The Technical University Denmark etc.

This project is funded through the EU’s Clean Energy Transition Partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, and the successful candidate will join a dynamic group of around 30 postdoctoral, PhD and other researchers in COER, who work on the development of wave energy technology, with projects funded from various national and international sources. COER has a wide range of eminent industrial and academic collaborators.

Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Professor/Full Professor and Head of School within UCD School of Computer Science. University College Dublin invites applications for the position of Professor / Full Professor and Head of School of Computer Science from interested individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. This is a permanent full-time leadership post, and the successful candidate will grow the teaching, research and international engagement of the School. They will not only shape and contribute to the long-term future and success of the UCD School of Computer Science, but they will also lead large-scale initiatives, both nationally and internationally, in order to advance the strategic vision of the university. If you have an ability to collaboratively lead a dynamic School, foster engagement and strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, a sharp budgeting and planning acumen, and a strong passion for driving forward the disciplines within computer science, we encourage you to apply for this position. Reporting directly to the Principal of the College of Science, the Head of School is the chief academic and administrative officer for the School of Computer Science. The Head of School is responsible for administering the School's undergraduate and graduate programmes, developing and implementing strategies to enhance academic innovation and quality, recruiting students and members of the faculty and staff, and managing organisational and financial structures that promote excellence in teaching, research and public service. 95 Professor Salary scale: €101,446 - €135,597 per annum Or 95 Full Professor Salary scale: €140,068 - €177,079 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 the 10th of April 2025. 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/

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. 

We are seeking applications for a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, on the topics of DNA computing, DNA data storage and DNA nanostructures in the research group (https://dna.hamilton.ie/ ) of Professor Damien Woods at the Hamilton Institute, with a possible co-appointment in the Department of Computer Science.

EU and Irish national funding is provided by the DISCO project funded by the EIC Pathfinder Challenge programme (https://disco-tech.eu/), and the Active tiles project funded by Science Foundation Ireland Frontiers of the Future Programme (SFI FFP). 

The role involves engineering DNA-based self-assembly systems, DNA/molecular computers and DNA data-storage systems in the wet-lab. Specifically, topics include: 

1. Designing and implementing DNA nanostructures for DNA computing and DNA storage, for the EIC DISCO project (DNA based Infrastructure for Storage and Computation). 
2. Control of nucleation for DNA tile-based self-assembly (SFI FFP project: Active DNA tiles for programmable nucleation of robust DNA). 

Both topics involve designing DNA nanostructures, including DNA origami, DNA tile-based systems and DNA computers of any/every kind including new, imaginative, designs. 

Ideal candidates will have familiarity with such systems. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to carefully design and execute wet-lab experiments. Another potential direction is on theory; mathematically and computationally analysing the computational power of molecular computers. The successful candidate will develop their research skills, publish high-quality work, receive training and mentorship in grant funding applications, supervise students and advance their academic career. We seek creative individuals willing to take initiative on research directions in an exciting and foundational research topic and who wish to define the future of the field.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate for Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher should have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) and a background in experimental practice of DNA-based molecular computing, and/or in theoretical computer science. Candidates with a theoretical background and experience are welcome but should demonstrate a keen interest and/or understanding of chemical, biochemical, physical theory relevant for thinking about molecular processes such as self-assembly, molecular robotics and/or chemical reaction networks. Also, candidates with a background in bioengineering, synthetic biology, molecular self-assembly, physics, chemistry and other related fields will be considered, but should have an interest in applying ideas from algorithms and computer programming to the molecular setting. The ideal candidate should have a history of outstanding research publications commensurate with career stage, which will be used as criteria to assess suitability. In addition, candidates applying should have relevant post-PhD experience suited to the role, specifically at least two years of post-doctoral research experience of relevance to the project (typically academia, but research-focused industry experience too providing there is appropriate justification).

Applications are invited for a temporary post of Research Assistant within the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Looking for flexible CMOS RF/mixed-signal circuit designer to help and support in the development of Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Electronics For Emerging Applications . As part of a larger programme by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) aiming to exploit mixed-signal integrated-circuits (IC) electronics for emerging applications, this project aims to investigate time-domain and digitally intensive IC design approaches to promote new bleeding-edge circuit, architecture and system level innovations in the application area of 5G/6G communications and sensing radars, especially using a massive multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) approach. Fixed salary: €31,462 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 12th September 2024. 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/

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Rehabilitation Engineering and Robotics laboratory at UCD, led by Dr. Donal Holland and Dr. Giacomo Severini, is carrying on a research project (the ReHAPT project) that aims at developing a novel robot-based lower limb training strategy for rehabilitation of stroke survivors. The rehabilitation strategy is based on the use of predictive neuromechanical modeling for designing the assistance/resistance force patterns deployed by a robotic prototype for lower limb training previously developed in the lab. The prototype is called the HaCT system and is based on a stationary pedaling system design. There are two main scientific components in the ReHAPT project, the modeling component and the robotic component. This position is a Post Doctoral role in the robotic component of the project. The aim is to develop the low-and high-level control strategies for the HaCT robot, which consists of 3 motors shaping the kinematic and kinetic trajectories of the lower limb. This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching. Post Doc Level 1 Salary Range: €42,783 - €46,569 per annum. Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 10th July 2024. 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. The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.

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