With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. 

With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

JOB SYNOPSIS:
The Research Assistant will support the research team in conducting a qualitative, arts-based study titled "Decision-making, consent, and women’s autonomy in reproductive healthcare: A participatory study with migrant and ethnic minority women." The role specifically focuses on working with Ukrainian women in Ireland.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

School of Medicine

Research Assistant – Reproductive Healthcare & Ethnic Minority Women (Ukrainian) 0.4FTE

Specific Purpose Contract 

Salary Scale: €32,962 - €42,943 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €32,962 p.a. pro rata)

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within School of Philosophy. Job Reference number: 018566

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

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be associated with the ERC-funded project "BMoral: New Histories of British Moral Philosophy in the Eighteenth Century (c. 1690-1800)." This project aims to rethink narratives about eighteenth-century British moral philosophy, which to the present day continue to focus predominantly on male authors, despite overwhelming evidence that women participated in the moral debates of this period. The project will analyse a large corpus that is inclusive of moral writings by male and female authors and will shed new light on the intellectual networks in which male and female philosophers interacted. By bringing together computational digital humanities research with traditional philosophical methods of close reading and interpretation the project intends to overcome the marginalization of women philosophers in histories of British moral philosophy and to advance methodological approaches to the history of philosophy. PD1 Salary: €45,847 - €52,339 per annumAppointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. PD2 salary: Fixed Salary: €53,770 per annum Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 2nd of June 2025Applications 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. The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.

Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract 

Research Group / Department / School: Trinity Centre for Maternity Care Research (TCMCR), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin 

Location: School of Nursing & Midwifery Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Reports to: Professor Deirdre Daly 

Salary: IUA scale, Post-doctoral (PD1), point 1 

Hours of Work: Part-time post (19.5 hours per week), for 12 months

Post Summary 

This exciting Post-doctoral Researcher opportunity will appeal to individuals interested in advancing midwifery and maternity care research with practising midwives. The Post-doctoral Researcher will work with TCD researchers, lead on midwifery research projects in Portlaoise maternity hospital and host research workshops for midwives in the hospital. These workshops will be in person or online depending on the midwives’ availability. 

We are seeking to recruit a Post-doctoral Researcher to support the delivery of the above TCD-led research. This advertisement is for a part-time post (19.5 hours per week) for 12 months and will start immediately. This position will appeal to anyone who wishes to develop their research career and profile and offers the successful candidate a unique and exciting opportunity to work directly with midwives in Portlaoise maternity hospital. The salary is commensurate with the IUA scale for Post-doctoral Researchers. The post will primarily be based in the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 24 D’Olier Street, Dublin D02 T28 and will require travel to Portlaoise maternity hospital. The post holder will be part of the Trinity Centre for Maternity Care Research (TCMCR) and, where necessary, will receive training, guidance and support. 

Please note – we will be advertising additional part-time posts to conduct similar research in other maternity hospitals in the coming months.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post 

With support, to: 

• Work collaboratively with the TCD research team and project partners in achieving the project’s goals. 

• Act as the central contact point for the TCD team. 

• Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews. 

• Lead on gaining research ethics approval from TCD and from the site hospital. 

• Lead on data collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. 

• Assist with developing and delivering research workshops in the hospital to enable others to identify and conduct midwifery and maternity care research. 

• Lead on and assist with dissemination of findings through international peer-reviewed publications and presentations. 

• Other project-specific duties as may arise as the projects progress

Person Specification 

Qualifications 

A PhD in research directly related to midwifery or maternity care, or in another health or social care area, or in social sciences.

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. 

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the RTForm project, which focuses on development of Robot Toolkits for deformable component manufacturing. The project aims to implement a multi-platform and multi-user Augmented Reality (AR) experience to enhance operator performance and precision during complex assembly processes involving deformable materials. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of AR-based assistance tools, including head-mounted displays, projection-based systems, and interactive screens. These tools will deliver step-by-step procedural guidance, real-time virtual component visualisation, and immersive training environments, tailored to the challenges of manipulating soft or variable-geometry components. A core responsibility of this role is to bridge robotic automation and human-centred AR interfaces, enabling seamless collaboration between human operators and robotic systems. This includes the integration of vision systems and AI-enabled algorithms for real-time tracking, deformation estimation, quality assurance, and adaptive process optimization. The candidate will also contribute to the development of intelligent feedback mechanisms that enhance decision-making in dynamic manufacturing settings, with a focus on process robustness, error reduction, and production scalability for deformable component assembly. 

PD1 Salary: €45,847 - €48,412 Per Annum 

Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience 

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 9th of June 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 CVs 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/

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 a project manager for the Horizon Europe funded project GoGreen Next (project commenced Jan 2024 and ends June 2028) which is coordinated by Maynooth University. The main purpose of this role is working alongside the scientific coordinator to actively manage  the project  and facilitate its effective  functioning in conformity with the terms of the Grant Agreement and Consortium Agreement. The tasks will be related to the organisational, administrative, financial and legal management of the project. The post holder will manage the day to day activities of the project which include (but are not limited to) overall project management and oversight,  communication within and between the Consortium and the EU commission, financial monitoring of project expenditure in line with Maynooth University and funder requirements,  including  tracking of deliverables, organisation of project meetings, contributing to the gender inclusion and diversity agenda, and scientific writing and project reporting,. Please note some European travel will be required.

The appointee is expected to work closely with the central research and finance offices to streamline activities for this project.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Ryan Institute at the University of Galway.  

This position is funded by [Department of Agriculture for and the Marine & EPA] and is available from [01/06/25] to contract end date of [30/05/27].

Details on the project and the project are available on the project website D-TECT  

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €45,846 - €58,481 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations)  

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 23rd May 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.  

For the full job description and information on how to apply, please see: Jobs - University of Galway
 

Post Status: Fixed-term Contract – Full-time 

Research Group / Department / School: Nakagome Lab, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine (https://shigekinakagomelab.com/) Cassidy Lab, Department of Genetics, School of Genetics and Microbiology (https://bioinf.gen.tcd.ie/hag/index.html) 

Location: Trinity Translational Medicine Institute Trinity Centre for Health Sciences Trinity College Dublin St James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland Smurfit Institute of Genetics Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland 

Reports to: Shigeki Nakagome & Lara Cassidy 

Terms & Conditions: Stipend of €25,000 per annum and Tuition fees (EU and non-EU) for a 4-year PhD program

 Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, or as required

Post Summary 

We are seeking outstanding candidates for two fully funded PhD studentships to explore how natural selection has driven global disparities in disease susceptibility—through the powerful lens of ancient genomics. This project aims to generate a dense temporal transect of ancient human and pathogen genomes from archaeological sites across Japan, offering a unique opportunity to witness the human-pathogen arms race play out in real-time. One post will 2 focus on human demography and adaptation, reconstructing how population dynamics and natural selection have shaped genomic variation in response to infectious burdens. The other post will investigate the evolution of pathogens over time, uncovering how they have adapted to changing human hosts and environments. Crucially, these data from Japan will be analysed in tandem with a complementary genomic transect from Ireland, enabling comparative insights into how evolutionary history at the edges of Eurasia has shaped differences in disease risk. These studentships are ideal for candidates with a strong background in computational biology, bioinformatics, population genetics, and statistical genetics and an exceptional interest in uncovering the deep evolutionary roots of human health and disease.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post 

Each PhD student will lead an original and independent research project that will constitute the core of their doctoral thesis at Trinity College Dublin. The students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques across the full research pipeline—from data generation to analysis—in both ancient and population genomics. This includes working in dedicated ancient DNA facilities and obtaining extensive training in the processing and analysis of high-throughput sequencing data. 

The students will be co-supervised by Drs. Shigeki Nakagome and Lara Cassidy and will work within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that brings together experts in archaeology, anthropology, and population and statistical genomics. They will actively engage in regular meetings, joint lab discussions, and collaborations with members of both the Nakagome and Cassidy research groups, as well as others working in ancient genomics at Trinity College Dublin. The students will also be expected to disseminate their findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences. 

The doctoral programme of Trinity College Dublin focuses on educating and training outstanding postgraduate students. The structured PhD programme has a sustained enrolment of national and international students of high capability, and a structured approach to advanced research. As part of the programme, all registered PhD students are required to complete taught modules that accrue in total a minimum of 10 ECT credits and up to a maximum of 30 ECT credits. Evidence of ECT credits accrued reflects the structured element to the TCD PhD programme. Postgraduate research students within TCD integrate closely and share learning experiences with postgraduate research students from cognate disciplines and fields in TCD.

Person Specification 

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong academic background in population genetics, microbial genetics, human genetics, ancient genomics, statistics, and/or mathematics. The successful applicants will demonstrate a genuine interest in human evolutionary history and its implications for health and disease.

Qualifications 

• Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, at minimum an upper second-class Honours Bachelor’s degree (2.1) or a Master’s degree in genetics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field. 

• Demonstrated potential to independently plan, manage, and lead research projects. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to contribute to scientific publications and present findings at conferences. 

• Strong motivation to acquire new skills and engage with both wet lab and computational aspects of ancient and population genomics.

With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

JOB SYNOPSIS:
The successful candidate will be an expert in the field of statistics for data science. They will develop/define a collaborative and inter-disciplinary research programme that complements existing research themes within the Department in the area(s) of statistics and data science (e.g. Bayesian modelling, functional data analysis, survival analysis, spatial statistics, statistical learning, biostatistics, network models, industrial mathematics or other relevant topics),, and will contribute to teaching within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will be primarily responsible for the delivery, teaching and tutorial support for the fully online Professional Diploma in Data Analytics, to an employment-based cohort of students.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Assistant Professor in Statistics and Data Science 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2.5 Years)

Salary Scale: €47,955 - €65,244 p.a. pro rata

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 in Microbiology Imaging within UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. This postdoctoral position will play an important role in a European Research Council (ERC) funded project. A key aim of this project is to develop new mechanistic insight in the interaction between biofilms and aggregates/particulates. The project relies heavily on advanced microscopy, particularly confocal scanning laser microscopy (CSLM). This is a five year research programme and is based in the UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. The appointed post-doc will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary research team located in modern facilities with access to state-of-the art technologies including dedicated CSLM. This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervisionand 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. PD1 Salary: €45,847 - €52,339 per annumPD2 Salary: €53,770 - €58,479 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 06/06/2025. 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. 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.orThe PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow 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/

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Commercialisation Researcher within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. 

I-Form, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an experienced researcher to work on a collaborative research project with an I-Form partner medical device company based in County Limerick. The aim of the research is to optimise the additive manufacturing (AM) production process chain for efficiency, productivity and sustainability, while delivering unique product performance. This research will be facilitated through the use of advanced process monitoring technologies along with data analysis. AI tools will be used to increase understanding of process and product anomaly risks, interactions between the printing process and post-processing, as well as the product flow through the factory. The goal is to significantly reduce cost and resource usage required for production using AM processing for small batch, medical devices whilst reducing the time required for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. 

This is a senior research position that builds on your previous experience, involving the execution of a defined research programme under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. The role will also involve significant time spent at the partner company. The researcher work is co-funded by the I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (www.i-form.ie) through Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland) and the industry partner. 

Fixed Salary: €65,889 Per Annum 

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 30th of May 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/