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Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Prospective Senior & Postdoctoral/Contract Researchers

 

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Agency:

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)

Value:

Up to €200,000 per year, including a provision for salary, laboratory, and moving expenses

Eligible:

  • Doctorate level or comparable research experience (Ph.D., D.Sc. or equivalent),

  • An independent research career of at least seven years

  • A proven record of prominent leadership and accomplishment outside Ireland appropriate to international standards of the field.

  • SFI will give priority to nominees who are at an early or mid-stage of independent research careers and are recognised leaders in their fields and can make a significant contribution to advancing the biotechnology or information and communications technology strategy, or both, of the host institution.

  • Each application must be endorsed by the host public research body (Irish)

  • Short-term study tours, participation in conferences, or educational visits are not eligible for funding.

Duration:

Normally of three to twelve continuous months

Assessment Criteria:

  • Quality, significance, and relevance of the candidate’s proposed research, including the potential to advance knowledge and understanding within the field or across different fields.

  • Quality, significance, and relevance of the candidate’s recent research record.

  • Quality, significance, and relevance of the candidate’s potential research contribution to fields that underpin biotechnology, information and communications technology, or both, and to the economic, scientific, and educational development of Ireland.

  • The availability of current and future funds.

  • The merits of other proposals.

Closing Date:

13:00 on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

Link:

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* Note: This information is provided as a guide only.  If you plan to apply for this programme, check the relevant website for full details.

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