Posted 12 June, 2026
Research Fellow
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 13164032
Job Title : Research Fellow
Pay Scale : Research Fellow IUA
Closing Date : 25-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039242
Post Summary**:-** This role is funded under the HEA Performance Funding Programme as part of a nationally significant impact case study initiative, recognising higher education institutions' positive and innovative contributions to society. The DigiAcademy Initiative has been awarded funding under this programme in line with national priorities on inclusion, access, and societal impact.
The Research Fellow will support, through the provision of excellent research and evaluation activities, the delivery of the Empowering learners with intellectual disabilities (ID) - Inclusive education and employment pathways (DigiAcademy Initiative). This is a nationally and European-recognised inclusive digital education initiative that has already demonstrated significant impact in widening access to education and employment for people with intellectual disabilities.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
Hours of Post: 37.5 hours
Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Post -doctoral Researcher Salary Scale (Level 1, €47,273-€53,925)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page)
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr. Esther Murphy, DigiAcademy Initiative Principal Investigator, [email protected]
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Pay Scale : Research Fellow IUA
Closing Date : 25-Jun-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039242
Post Summary**:-** This role is funded under the HEA Performance Funding Programme as part of a nationally significant impact case study initiative, recognising higher education institutions' positive and innovative contributions to society. The DigiAcademy Initiative has been awarded funding under this programme in line with national priorities on inclusion, access, and societal impact.
The Research Fellow will support, through the provision of excellent research and evaluation activities, the delivery of the Empowering learners with intellectual disabilities (ID) - Inclusive education and employment pathways (DigiAcademy Initiative). This is a nationally and European-recognised inclusive digital education initiative that has already demonstrated significant impact in widening access to education and employment for people with intellectual disabilities.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
Hours of Post: 37.5 hours
Salary: Appointment will be made on the IUA Post -doctoral Researcher Salary Scale (Level 1, €47,273-€53,925)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page)
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr. Esther Murphy, DigiAcademy Initiative Principal Investigator, [email protected]
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
