• A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, physics or related topics.
• Minimum of two 1st author publications in top quartile journals.
• Hands on experience of materials characterization for battery development.
• Experience of electrochemical testing of battery materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

• Mentorship experience.
• Funding application experience.
• Method development for battery testing.
• Experience in Li metal anode development.

Benefits at the University of Limerick

Employees of the University of Limerick receive a variety of benefits including:

• Supported professional development under the Researcher Development Programme and Staff Training Programmes.
• Membership of the Public Sector Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
• Membership of the Income Continuance Plan
• The opportunity to join the University’s Additional Life Cover plan.
• Coverage in the UL Sick Leave Scheme (available under “S” on the HR A-Z)
• Flexible working practices such as the Shorter Working Year Scheme.
• Preferential rates for health insurance.
• Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees, see more at Be Well at UL.
• Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.

Recruitment Procedures used at the University of Limerick (UL)

The University of Limerick is committed to the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) of Researchers. The University of Limerick Policy for the Recruitment of Staff which reflects the principals of OTM-R is available on the UL Policy Hub. Full information on OTM-R at the University of Limerick is available here.

The University of Limerick uses a three-stage recruitment procedure: screening, shortlisting and interview. 

Screening: Initially applications for an advertised position are screened to determine if applicants have met the ‘Essential Criteria’ as outlined in the advertised job description.  Only candidates who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ will progress beyond this stage. 

Shortlisting: Depending on the number of applications remaining, it may not be possible to interview every candidate who has passed the screening process.  Therefore, at this stage the Selection Board for this position may review the applications which have passed screening and will select a final shortlist of candidates who in their view were most closely aligned to the post as advertised. 

Interview: Once a shortlist has been finalised, all applicants will be notified of the status of their application.  The final shortlist of candidates will then be invited to interview.  We aim to provide at least one week’s notice to all candidates.  The interview process may take the format of a standard interview and will include a presentation –you will be provided with details of this in your invitation to interview letter.  Candidates may interview in person or also via video link – Microsoft Teams.

General Recruitment Timelines

Please note that applications for all vacancies must be submitted online at www.ul.ie/hrvacancies in advance of 12 noon Irish Standard Time on the advertised closing date.  We aim to complete the screening process within one week of the closing date, and the shortlisting process within a further week.  Therefore we aim to be in touch with all candidates within one month of the closing date.   

Please note these timelines may vary based on various factors including the number of applications received.