"Post-Doctoral Researcher"

We are seeking a full-time post-doctoral researcher for 24 months to work on a major European Research Council funded project. The researcher would lead the project’s investigation into veterancy in British colonies in Southern and/or Eastern Africa. The project is based in the Arts and Humanities Institute and the History Department at University of Maynooth. This post offers the opportunity to join a dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art research facilities. The project includes funding to support extensive archival work overseas.

Salary Scale:

Post-Doctoral Researcher (2025): €46,305 (1 point, with increment)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) Friday 3rd of October 2025

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University