Donna O'Shea

The University of Limerick is recruiting for two fully funded PhD positions as part of the CyberUnite project, a major cross-border research initiative focused on advancing resilient, adaptive, and trustworthy cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. The project is funded under the HEA North-South Research Programme and involves collaboration with Queen's University Belfast, Munster Technological University, and University College Cork. The PhD research will center on privacy and trust in Cyber Physical Systems, with one position emphasizing software and AI, and the other hardware. Supervisors for these positions are Professor Donna O'Shea and Professor Tom Newe, both from the University of Limerick. Applicants must have a BSc or BEng (Honours) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, and demonstrate a strong foundation in cybersecurity, AI, and either software or hardware. The funding package includes a €25,000 annual stipend for four years, full coverage of PhD fees, a laptop, travel, and consumables. Host institutions may include UL, UCC, MTU, or QUB. The application deadline is 15th September 2025. Interested candidates should complete the application form via the provided link and review further details about the programme and project through the additional resources.

The University of Limerick is recruiting six PhD students for the HEA-funded CyberUnite Project, a major cross-border research initiative focused on advancing resilient, adaptive, and trustworthy cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. The project is led by University of Limerick and Queen's University Belfast, with partners Munster Technological University and University College Cork. Two PhD positions at UL specifically focus on privacy and trust in Cyber Physical Systems, with one position emphasizing software and AI, and the other hardware. Supervisors are Professor Donna O'Shea and Professor Tom Newe, both leading experts in digital engineering and cybersecurity. Applicants must have a BSc or BEng (Honours) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, and a strong foundation in cybersecurity, AI, and relevant technical skills. The positions are fully funded for four years, with a stipend of €25,000 per annum, and all PhD fees, laptop, travel, and consumables covered. The application deadline is September 15, 2025. This opportunity is part of a €4 million project under the North-South Research Programme, supporting research excellence and collaboration across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Interested candidates should complete the application form online and review the project details before applying.

The University of Limerick is recruiting six PhD students for the HEA-funded CyberUnite Project, a major cross-border research initiative focused on advancing resilient, adaptive, and trustworthy cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. The project is a collaboration between University of Limerick, Queen's University Belfast, Munster Technological University, and University College Cork. Two PhD positions at UL specifically focus on privacy and trust in Cyber Physical Systems, with research areas spanning cybersecurity, AI, software, and hardware. Supervisors for these positions are Professor Donna O'Shea and Professor Tom Newe, both leading experts in cybersecurity and electronic engineering. Applicants must have a BSc or BEng (Honours) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, and demonstrate a strong foundation in cybersecurity and AI. The positions are fully funded for four years, offering a €25,000 annual stipend, full coverage of PhD fees, laptop, travel, and consumables. The application deadline is 15th September 2025. Interested candidates should complete the application form via the provided link and review further programme details. This opportunity allows students to join a world-class consortium and contribute to impactful research in cybersecurity, benefiting from cross-border collaboration and mobility across leading Irish and Northern Irish universities.