The University of Limerick offers multiple fully funded PhD positions under the R@ISE Strategic Partnership Programme, co-funded by Science Foundation Ireland and various industry partners. Applications are now open for this opportunity.
About R@ISE Strategic Partnership Program
This collaborative initiative focuses on advanced software development technologies, with opportunities to work closely with industry leaders such as Analog Devices, Stripe, Tines, Johnson & Johnson, and Limerick City and County Council. The program emphasizes the development of a robust, low-code/no-code software platform, integrating AI/ML, formal methods, and data science.
Benefits of R@ISE Strategic Partnership Program
Selected candidates will benefit from the program as follows:
- Stipend: €22,000 per annum (tax-exempt, if no other sources of income)
- Tuition Fees: Covered by R@ISE
- Additional Funding: For equipment, conferences (including travel costs), and publications
- Access: Exceptional student facilities and services at the University of Limerick
R@ISE Strategic Partnership Program Requirments
All candidates must meet these requirements:
- Degree (level 8 NFQ – 1st class or MSc) in Computer Science or related field or relevant industry/research experience
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
- Self-motivated, output-driven, with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Evidence of report writing skills.
- Knowledge and experience in at least three of the following areas:
- Java and other programming languages/paradigms
- Model Driven Design and Development concepts and tools
- Agile software development, project management, DevOps
- Ontologies, linked data, or similar domain description techniques
- Data science/analytics, information system design and development
Desirable Competencies:
- Experience with cyber-physical systems, security, privacy, trust, microservice, and cloud architectures.
- Web development (Angular JS or equivalent).
- Machine learning tools (e.g., Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch).
- Publications or conference papers in software modeling, programming, system design, or data analytics
Required Documents
You must prepare and submit the following documents as a single PDF file for your application:
- Cover Letter: Describing how you meet the criteria and detailing previous software development experience
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Outlining relevant academic and practical experience
- References: Contact details of at least two referees
- Academic Transcripts: Full transcript of university-level studies
- Previous Work: Publications or significant work (e.g., thesis, final year project) with links to an online repository
Selection Process
The brief details of the selection process are as follows:
- Application Review: Continuous review until all positions are filled
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview
- Offer: Successful applicants will receive an offer and will need to submit supporting documentation such as degree certificates and proof of English language competency (if required)
Application Date and Process
To apply, complete the R@ISE PhD Application Form. You must submit all required documents as a single PDF file. For any difficulties during the application process, contact [email protected]. For informal inquiries, reach out to the R@ISE project Director at [email protected].
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