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Postdoctoral Researcher in Privacy-Preserving AI and Blockchain Trading Architectures University of Limerick in Ireland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Specific Purpose postdoctoral research position funded by the EthER3 programme, funded by Lero (the SFI Research Centre for Software) in collaboration with industry partner Horizon Globex Ireland DAC. Salary scale €47,273 - €53,925 p.a. pro rata, with maximum starting salary €47,273 p.a. pro rata.

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Nov 5, 2026

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Ireland

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University of Limerick

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Keywords

Computer Science
Information Technology
Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
Cryptography
Blockchain Technology

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About this position

University of Limerick is advertising a Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Privacy-Preserving AI and Blockchain Trading Architectures (re-advertisement) within the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, Faculty of Science & Engineering.

The research sits in the EthER3 programme, funded by Lero (the SFI Research Centre for Software) in collaboration with industry partner Horizon Globex Ireland DAC. The project focuses on zero-knowledge proof systems (including hardware acceleration of ZKP circuits), homomorphic encryption for smart contract computation, federated blockchain data architectures, and blockchain forensics via graph analysis.

This is a postdoctoral opening, not a scholarship. The role is a specific purpose contract with a salary scale of €47,273 - €53,925 p.a. pro rata (maximum starting salary €47,273 p.a. pro rata). The researcher will also contribute to the day-to-day supervision of PhD students and knowledge transfer activities with the industry partner.

Eligibility / requirements: suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. The post is aimed at candidates with strong research experience relevant to computer science, blockchain, privacy-preserving computation, cryptography, AI, and related areas.

How to apply: apply online through the University of Limerick vacancies portal. Submit a letter of introduction, a current CV showing how you meet the criteria, and the completed online application form. Applications must be completed before 12 noon Irish Standard Time on 5 November 2026.

Informal enquiries: Dr Andrew Le Gear ([email protected]).

Funding details

Specific Purpose postdoctoral research position funded by the EthER3 programme, funded by Lero (the SFI Research Centre for Software) in collaboration with industry partner Horizon Globex Ireland DAC. Salary scale €47,273 - €53,925 p.a. pro rata, with maximum starting salary €47,273 p.a. pro rata.

What's required

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates. The post is for a Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) and involves research in privacy-preserving blockchain trading architectures, zero-knowledge proof systems, homomorphic encryption, federated blockchain data architectures, and blockchain forensics. The role also expects contribution to supervision of PhD students and knowledge transfer activities.

How to apply

Apply online via the University of Limerick vacancies portal using the Apply button. Submit a letter of introduction, a current CV showing how you meet the criteria, and the completed online application form before 12 noon Irish Standard Time on 5 November 2026.

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