Job Description

Find your supervisor for the 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF)
Are you preparing your 2026 Marie Curie application?

The Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick invites expressions of interest to connect with 12 leading research teams across our dynamic, interdisciplinary community.

👉 EOI application forms coming soon – bernal.institute@ul.ie

At Bernal, you’ll join a vibrant ecosystem of researchers working at the forefront of:

🔬 Energy
🧬 Health
🌍 Environment
📩 For more information, contact: bernal.institute@ul.ie

Hear from our people:

“During my period as an MC fellow, the Bernal Institute provided me with a uniquely enriched multidisciplinary environment in which I was able to expand my expertise and refine my skill sets. The collaborative and supportive atmosphere among the members of the different groups at Bernal was essential in shaping my research independence and academic career”. Dr Andrés Felipe Quintero-Jaime, recent MC fellow, Bernal Institute, Department of Chemical Sciences, UL.

Dr Alison O’Connor, Assistant Prof, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, UL.
“The Bernal very actively encourages researchers to step beyond their comfort zone. My MC fellowship at the Bernal helped me to develop skills in a supportive environment. The strong culture of connection & collaboration played a significant role in supporting my transition from ECR to primary investigator, ultimately leading to my appointment to a faculty position.”

Dr. Suvodeep Sen, MSCA Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Chemical & Bernal Institute, UL.

“The Bernal Institute provides a dynamic and supportive research environment that empowers scientists to expand their expertise and pursue innovative ideas with confidence. As a mid-career postdoc, the strong emphasis on collaboration, networking, and interdisciplinary engagement at Bernal really created meaningful opportunities for my growth as a researcher.”