PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Biology in Ireland

Hardiman Research Scholarships at the University of Galway support fully funded doctoral study through the university’s structured PhD programmes in Ireland. The scholarship combines research with teaching modules and skills training, giving successful candidates a supported route into doctoral research. The award provides a stipend and full tuition fee coverage for up to four years. It is open across the university’s PhD subject areas, so the project topic depends on the academic supervision an...

The Denis Phelan Scholarship is a doctoral research award from the National University of Ireland, funded by Phelan Conan Ltd. in memory of Denis Phelan. It supports one year of PhD research with a cash award of €1,330. This scholarship is linked directly to the NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships competition, so eligible applicants are considered automatically when they apply for that competition. The award is open across a broad range of research areas, spanning the humanities, social science...

Post-Doctoral Researcher in the School of Microbiology at University College Cork , working on an industry-funded project focused on antimicrobial strategies for contaminant control. The project investigates the antimicrobial effectiveness of novel approaches aimed largely, though not exclusively, at the harmful pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa . The post is based in a microbiology research environment and involves hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on experimental planning, execution, an...

APC Microbiome Ireland at University College Cork is recruiting a post-doctoral or senior post-doctoral researcher for a key bioinformatics role focused on developing AI-powered diagnostics for colon cancer . The successful appointee will join the School of Microbiology and the APC Microbiome research environment to work mainly on Microb_AI_ome , an EU-linked project developing microbiome-based detection of polyps and colorectal cancer through a privacy-preserving federated AI platform. The work...

GOLDLab at University College Dublin is hiring three ERC-funded postdoctoral researchers to work on questions at the intersection of experimental evolution, genome editing and RNA engineering. The lab’s research focuses on understanding the role of long non-coding RNAs in human diseases. Its work combines computational and experimental methods, offering a multidisciplinary environment for researchers interested in RNA biology, genome engineering and disease mechanisms. Projects are expected to c...

Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, in partnership with St James Hospital, is offering one part-time funded scholarship for entry to a six-year Structured PhD programme in March or September 2027. The Joint PhD Scholarship is designed for nurses and midwives who want to generate evidence-based knowledge and develop innovative practices that improve care and health outcomes. Research will be conducted within St James Hospital and associated partners, with access to expertise...

The University of Limerick’s Bernal Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in vascular cell biology and 3D cell biology for the INCENSE-2 research project. Co-funded by the Rinn Pharma & Biopharma Centre and conducted with Cook Medical, the project is developing a human, flow-conditioned model of the arterial wall. The model is designed to enable real stents and drug coatings to be tested before animal studies. The successful researcher will lead the cell-biology component of the enginee...

The University of Limerick’s Bernal Institute is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in vascular tissue engineering and perfusion bioreactors for the INCENSE-2 research project. Working in the Faculty of Science & Engineering and Department of Chemical Science, the researcher will contribute to a collaboration with Cook Medical, co-funded by the Rinn Pharma & Biopharma Centre. The project aims to create a human, flow-conditioned model of the arterial wall that can be used to test real stents an...

University College Cork invites applications for a 28-month postdoctoral position in Soil Ecology within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. The researcher will join the Microbiome and Soil Health Lab and contribute to the Horizon Europe-funded SOILRES project, “SoilRes: Multi-Faceted Biodiversity Integration for A Healthy Soil and Resilient Crop Management.” SOILRES brings together agricultural scientists, farmers, and innovators to develop practical approaches for regen...