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PREPARED is an innovative postdoctoral fellowship programme co-ordinated by the University of Galway and will involve one other university and a non-academic Research Institute (Implementing Partners): Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas Universidade de Lisboa (ISCSP) and Schweizer Paraplegiker-Forschung AG (SPF).The programme is co-funded by Wellspring Foundation, the Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas Universidade de Lisboa (ISCSP), the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions programme and the University of Galway.  

PREPARED postdoctoral fellows will be provided with the highest quality research environment and a training programme where they will develop disability-inclusive responses to the most urgent global crises of our time. 

PREPARED will recruit up to four postdoctoral fellows in this call, each with 36-month employment contracts, providing an unparalleled opportunity for Postdoctoral Researchers at the cutting edge of disability rights research. PREPARED focuses on the most urgent challenges and crises facing disabled people globally and aims to find evidence-based responses and research informed by the lived experiences of disabled people to address these critical issues. We are seeking postdoctoral fellows who can bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to their research. This can include research from any disciplinary background whose work relates to or draws on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for up to four, full-time, fixed term Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral Fellows (Fellows) across the employing organisations. Up to four fellowships may be awarded on the 2nd Call.  

PREPARED Fellowships are open to applicants of any nationality who have a PhD degree and comply with the programme’s eligibility criteria and mobility rules including disabled researchers and Researchers at Risk (those displaced by conflict or whose situation makes it difficult to pursue research careers are also encouraged to apply. All candidates must discuss their research idea and proposal and seek the support of an eligible PREPARED supervisor for their application.  

Fellows will be hosted by their PREPARED supervisor’s host institution in Ireland, Portugal or Switzerland.  

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 PREPARED at https://preparedresearch.eu/    

This project has received co-funding from University of Galway, Wellspring Foundation,  Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas Universidade de Lisboa (ISCSP) and Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Grant Agreement No: 101179497 and runs from 1st January 2025 to contract end date of 31st December 2029. 

Please see full job description for more information. 

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. 

University’s Strategic Plan 

Working in Research at University of Galway 

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 2/3/2026 affiliated to the Combustion Chemistry Centre at the University of Galway.

University of Galway

Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

Detailed Project Description :

• Carry out experimental measurements on shock tubes and rapid compression machine.
• Write and publish international peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in experimental measurements.
• Day to day responsibility for the performance of all duties associated with the research project, in recording, interpretation and validation of experimental data, and in dissemination of project results and outcomes.
• The post holder will ensure research programme requirements in terms of documentation of the project activities, milestones and major key deliverables are implemented and adhered to.
• The post holder will assist in the preparation of periodic scientific reports for this project, maintain confidentiality of background IP, foreground IP and research results, liaise with the members of the group, industry partners and TTO office on the identification of and patent protection of intellectual property generated in the work programme.
• The successful candidate will also represent the research activities of the C3 research group as required at local, national and international events (including talks, panel discussions and meetings with funding agencies, industry representatives etc

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

University fees: €5,500

Start date: 2/3/2026

Academic Entry Requirements: Candidates must have a good primary degree (First or Second Class Honours), or M.Sc. in an appropriate discipline.   

Good writing and excellent communication skills are essential for this project, which will involve close collaboration with other members of C3.

An interest in combustion

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Self-motivated, high level of initiative and excellent attention to detail

To Apply for the Scholarship: Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to: grainne.morahan@universityofgalway.ie

Contact Name: Dr Chong-Wen Zhou

Contact Email: chongwen.zhou@universityofgalway.ie

Application Deadline: 20/2/2026 and time 17:00 (Irish time 24hr format)

Primary Supervisor name (if applicable): Dr Chong-Wen Zhou