Postdoctoral Researcher (TRACE Project) - Ryan Institute, University of Galway 011286Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Researcher (TRACE Project) - Ryan Institute, University of Galway 011286 role at University of GalwayPostdoctoral Researcher (TRACE Project) - Ryan Institute, University of Galway 011286Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Researcher (TRACE Project) - Ryan Institute, University of Galway 011286 role at University of GalwayGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a Full time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with School of Natural Sciences and School of Engineering, and Ryan Institute at the University of Galway, Ireland.This position is funded by Special EU Programmes Body PEACEPLUS innovation challenge (www.seupb.eu/peaceplus) on the Technological Revolution towards a Agri-food Circular Economy (TRACE) project. The position is available from 1st September 2025 to contract end date of 30th June 2029.The TRACE project aims to establish a cross-border innovation hub to transform the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (ROI), with a focus on the Products of Animal Origin (POAO) supply chain. By applying advanced technologies, TRACE will improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen cross-border trade. The POAO trade is crucial to both economies—NI’s agri-food sector contributes £5bn annually and supports over 113,000 jobs. Yet, disruptions from Brexit, the pandemic, and new regulations have created bottlenecks and raised sustainability concerns. TRACE will deploy technologies like hyperspectral imaging, computer vision, IoT sensors, and blockchain to monitor food quality, safety and animal welfare in real-time and enhance transparency. AI and machine learning will analyse data from pilot sites to identify inefficiencies and opportunities. TRACE will strengthen innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the POAO sector, aligning with initiatives like the Shared Island Fund and City Deals, and equipping SMEs to meet future challenges.Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 20th August 2025. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.Please review full job description for further details and essential requirementSeniority levelSeniority levelInternshipEmployment typeEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionJob functionResearch, Analyst, and Information TechnologyIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Galway by 2xGet notified about new Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in Galway, County Galway, Ireland.Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate: Patient Involvement in Patient Safety- The PIPS Project-School of Medicine, University of Galway 011229Galway, County Galway, Ireland 1 week agoPostdoctoral researcher – EMMELO (European Men, Masculinity and Extremist Leadership Online) 1 FTE, University of Galway 011262Galway, County Galway, Ireland 2 weeks agoPostdoctoral Researcher – ENCORE-Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies, Ryan Institute (011245)Galway, County Galway, Ireland 3 weeks agoResearch Associate – Project Aurora: Looking at heart failure technologies-College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway 011273Research Nurse x 3 – Cancer Research -Advanced Therapies and Cancer (ATC)-College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences 011277Galway, County Galway, Ireland 1 week agoPostdoctoral Researcher - HRB Primary Care Clinical Trials Network Ireland, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences 011271Galway, County Galway, Ireland 1 week agoPost Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 (PD1) GROFarmS project - Organic Sheep Production SystemsWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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