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No. Positions Available: 3 positions  Job Title: Doctoral Candidate (First Stage Researcher, R1)  Application Deadline: 30 March 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Duration: 36 months (full-time)  Start Date: September 2026

EDICT (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials) is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN). The network brings together leading academic institutions, industry partners, and clinical trial networks across Europe to train the next generation of researchers who will transform how clinical trials are designed, conducted, and reported. 

EDICT is recruiting 16 Doctoral Candidates across seven European institutions, with research organised around four interconnected work packages: 

• Measurement: Developing and validating standardised EDI metrics and assessment tools 

• Methodologies: Creating innovative, patient-centric, and culturally competent methodologies for clinical trials 

• Implementation: Translating EDI principles into practical tools, frameworks, and guidelines 

• Systemic Change: Developing evidence-based policies and fostering cross-sector collaboration 

*Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement  

 

 

 

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. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarships starting in October 2026 affiliated to the School of Medicine 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 

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health concern. It is widely recognised that the health of humans, animals and our shared environment are interlinked and adopting a One Health approach is needed to tackle the challenge of AMR. There has been significant progress made in elucidating the role of livestock production in AMR transmission, but less information is available about how this connects with transmission to the wider natural environment through waste and surface waters. There is also limited understanding of the role of other areas of the food chain, including the abattoir. This PhD aims to close some of these knowledge gaps. Specific objectives include: Assessment of surface waters in and associated with the farm and abattoir environments for the presence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria of significance to animal and human health, and potential transmission routes to and from the environment; Evaluation of relationships between antimicrobial resistant bacteria collected from different niches; and Optimisation and evaluation of rapid isothermal amplification tests for AMR on farms. 

This PhD will be undertaken as part of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine funded ADDRESS (Antimicrobial resistance dynamics, evolution and emerging threats in the environment) project. This project will be jointly supervised by Prof. Dearbháile Morris and Dr. Louise O’Connor at the University of Galway. The successful candidate will form part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at Maynooth University, Teagasc and University College Dublin. 

The successful candidate will join the four-year Structured PhD programme of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at University of Galway. 

Candidate profile and eligibility 

The successful candidate will: 

• Hold a first- or second-class honours degree (2.1 equivalent) or a master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology or a closely related and relevant discipline.  

• Demonstrate experience with bacterial culture and maintenance, water filtration, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing and bioinformatics would be an advantage.  

• Have a strong interest in the topic of antimicrobial resistance and One Health. 

• Be highly self-motivated, possessing the organizational skills, resilience and drive necessary to manage an independent research project and produce high-quality impactful academic research.  

• Disseminate research findings through publication in high-quality peer reviewed journals and at national and international conferences. 

• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students. 

• Have excellent communication skills with a very high level of written and spoken English (minimum score of IELTS 6.5). 

• Be willing and available to travel to farms and abattoirs for sample collection.  

• Hold a full, clean Irish or EU driving licence or a foreign driving licence from a recognised state as per National Driver Licence Service of Ireland guidelines (see: NDLS) 

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

University fees: ​€6,000 per annum​ (covered by scholarship)

Start date: October 2026 

Academic Entry Requirements: 

Applicants must have a 1H or 2H1 BSc degree in an appropriate discipline (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or similar) at minimum. Non-native speakers of English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 for entry into the postgraduate programme. 

To Apply for the Scholarship: Interested candidates should submit an electronic copy of their CV including two referees, as well as a letter of motivation outlining your interest in this project and why you would be a suitable candidate to dearbhaile.morris@universityofgalway.ie by 5pm on September 16th 2026. 

Contact Name: Prof. Dearbháile Morris 

Contact Email: dearbhaile.morris@universityofgalway.ie 

Application Deadline: 16/09/2026 at 17:00 (Irish time) 

Primary Supervisor name: Prof. Dearbháile Morris