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ROSETTA - Marie Skłodowksa-Curie Fellowship Programme 2024 

J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, University of Galway 

Ref. No. University of Galway 002-25 

2nd Call – ROSETTA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoc Fellowships 

ROSETTA is an innovative fellowship programme co-ordinated by the University of Galway and will involve four other universities (Implementing Partners): University College Cork, University College Dublin, University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin. The programme is co-funded by LERO, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions programme and the University of Galway. ROSETTA fellows will be provided with the highest quality research environment and a training programme where they will critically examine the development, use and regulation of technology from a time perspective across all aspects of life from children, people with disabilities, people in the workplace, to healthcare and social inclusion for older people. 

ROSETTA will be recruiting 19 fellowships, each with a duration of 2 years, providing an unparalleled opportunity for Postdoctoral Researchers to delve into the critical intersection of time and technology in our rapidly evolving digital landscape.   
 
We are seeking fellows with an interest in the broad research area of ‘the true impact of technology on our time’ to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to this research. Whether you're passionate about information systems, business, law, computer science, medicine, sociology, biomedical engineering, psychology, or any other related discipline, we want to hear from you! 

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for 19 full-time fixed term Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral Fellows (PFs) at University of Galway. Up to 9 fellowships may be awarded on the 2nd Call. 

ROSETTA Fellowships are open to applicants who have a PhD degree and comply with the programme’s eligibility criteria and mobility rule. Researchers at Risk are encouraged to apply. All candidates must discuss their research idea and proposal and seek the support of an eligible ROSETTA supervisor for their application. 

All fellowships will be based in Ireland where fellows will be hosted by their ROSETTA supervisor’s host institution. 

The programme aims to provide exceptional training and career development opportunities to postdoctoral researchers, fostering international mobility, intersectoral collaboration, and interdisciplinary exposure.  

Further information can be found in the Guide for Applicants to ROSETTA at https://rosetta.lero.ie/call-for-proposals/  

This project has received co-funding from Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Grant Agreement No:101126578. 

Essential Criteria: 

As per the MSCA definition: 

• ROSETTA is open to applicants who have a PhD degree at the call deadline. Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not formally been awarded the doctoral degree will also be considered eligible to apply. The successful defence must take place before the call deadline. 

• Applicants must comply with the MSCA mobility rule: have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Ireland for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before the call deadline. Compulsory national service and short stays such as holidays are not considered. 

• Applicants must have working proficiency in English or be fluent in English. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English proficiency. 

Please note: 

• ROSETTA Fellowships are open to candidates who meet the required criteria.  Please see Employment Permits - University of Galway for further information.  

• ROSETTA will support applications from those displaced by conflict or whose situation makes it difficult to pursue research careers. Researchers at Risk are encouraged to apply. Please see: Guidelines for Inclusion of Researchers at Risk | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (europa.eu) for further information.  

Gross Salary: 

Remuneration is in line with EC rules for Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND grants. 

Level 1: €50,124 gross salary* per annum (excluding family allowance) or €57,252 gross salary* per annum (if conditions for family allowance are met). 

*Gross salary is inclusive of a mobility allowance of €6,480 annually payable as part of their gross salary which shall be fixed for 24 months during the fellowship period. 

Salaries are subject to taxes and deductions, e.g., deduction of PRSI (employee social security), and income taxes. For more information about tax entitlements, please go to https://www.revenue.ie/ 

The Fellowship includes an additional budget allocation for research and travel costs. 

Training and Career Development 

Fellows are encouraged to avail of training and development opportunities to support their career development plans. All fellowships will include a secondment period. Fellows will have the flexibility to select a secondment with the non-academic or academic sector to suit their research and career development. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon employment. The RDC is an initiative of the offices of the VPR and Graduate Studies to support the continuing professional development of all our researchers at University of Galway. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

The University of Galway is committed to principles of equality and encouraging diversity and inclusion. Several of the participating academic Institutions and Schools are holders of Athena SWAN awards. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and students and work to support an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.  

To Apply: The application process should include an Online application + Administrative Proposal as follows:  

• Part A: Administrative Proposal: Max 2000 characters 

• Part B: Research Proposal (max. 10 pages)  

• Part C: Academic CV: Max 5 pages (With three references) 

• Part D: Ethics Issues Table and Self-Assessment Form 

Candidates must develop a project proposal in line with ROSETTA Research Themes and submit their complete application via the online application system. The system will remain open for applications until 23.59 (UTC) on the call deadline of 25th July 2025. 

See Guidance Documents, Terms & Conditions and https://rosetta.lero.ie/ for more information. 

For informal enquiries, contact the University of Galway programme manager at rosetta@lero.ie.  Please put reference number University of Galway 002-25 in subject line of all queries related to this post. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 25th July 2025 at 23.59 UTC. 

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Moving to Ireland (Euraxess) 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.  

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.  

All positions are recruited via an internationally advertised open call for proposals. The evaluation and selection process will follow an Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency-based Recruitment process and will include an international peer review followed by an interview stage. 

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in September 2025 in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Galway, affiliated with Research Centre I-Form (www.i-form.ie) and Trane Technologies (www.tranetechnologies.com)

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Overview

The University of Galway, in partnership with Trane Technologies, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on advancing automation in brazing and leak detection processes. This is a unique opportunity to work on an industry-led research project combining cutting-edge academic insight with real-world engineering application. The project will focus on developing innovative automation solutions using robotics, machine vision, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), aiming to enhance manufacturing processes in HVAC systems.

Detailed Project Description

The goal of this project is to leverage modern brazing technologies and optimise processes to facilitate automation​ in a scalable, sustainable and productive way that can be deployed across the various production sites. This project is co-funded with industry partner Trane Technologies, a global leader in the HVAC&R industry (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) operating over 40 manufacturing sites across the globe, supporting a wide range of residential and commercial customers. Trane Technologies has introduced or initiated trials of automated propane flame brazing, hydrogen brazing and induction brazing in production. The purpose of the position is to develop a fundamental understanding of the material and process phenomena involved in automated induction and hydrogen brazing, leading to the industrial integration of optimised scalable brazing processes. This position is co-funded by Research Ireland (through I-Form) and Trane Technologies. The I-Form (www.i-form.ie) mission is to shape the future of advanced manufacturing through high-impact research into the application of digital technologies to materials processing. Our research spans materials science, engineering, materials modelling, data analytics and artificial intelligence to progress the understanding and implementation of advanced materials processing technologies. The successful candidate will work in the Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (www.ASMME.ie) research group under the supervision of Dr. Noel Harrison and Padraig Conneely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate robotic and automated systems for brazing operations
• Develop and integrate advanced leak detection methods using vision systems and sensors
• Collaborate with Trane Technologies' subject matter experts and automation engineers
• Build proof-of-concept prototypes and test beds to demonstrate system capabilities
• Conduct industrial trials and validate system performance in a production-representative environment
• Document technical findings and contribute to publications, patents, or technical reports
• Present project updates to stakeholders on a regular basis
• Development of computational models of induction and/or hydrogen brazing (e.g. COMSOL, ABAQUS)
• Development of robotic simulation of automated brazing processes
• Development and testing of laboratory robotic assisted brazing cell
• Experimental testing, including microscopy of brazed samples
• Optimisation of brazing processes
• Disseminate research output via journal publications, conference presentation
• Attend project meetings and events

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with brazing processes and related thermal joining methods
• Experience with leak detection technologies (e.g., helium testing, pressure decay, acoustic sensing)
• Experience working in an industrial or industry-partnered R&D environment
• Experience with data acquisition, control system design, or SCADA integration
• Knowledge of safety standards for robotic systems and industrial automation

What We Offer

• A dynamic and applied research environment at the intersection of academia and industry
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment and test facilities
• Mentorship and collaboration with leading automation experts from Trane Technologies
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on next-generation manufacturing systems

Living allowance (Stipend): [€25,000] per annum, [tax-exempt scholarship award]

University fees: [€5,890 EU rate including levy] are covered by the scholarship.

Start date: [1^st October 2025]

Academic Entry Requirements:

• Minimum of 2.1 Honours Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, materials science, computer science or closely related fields
• Excellent mathematical and advanced computational skills appropriate to the task (e.g. robotic programming and simulation, finite element analysis, custom programming)
• Excellent written and verbal English and overall communication skills
• Robotic system, brazing or welding experience
• Industrial experience in manufacturing, automation or assembly is highly desirable

 To Apply for the Scholarship: (or to informally discuss the opportunity) please send an email to noel.harrison@universityofgalway.ie with the subject line “PhD Application 2025 - Brazing Automation in Production”

Contact Name: Dr Noel Harrison

Contact Email: noel.harrison@univeristyofgalway.ie

Application Deadline: [date 29/08/2025] and time [17:00] (Irish time 24hr format)

Primary Supervisor name: Noel Harrison