Marie Curie ITN Researcher (Early Stage Researcher - PhD Position)

Marie Curie ITN Researcher (Early Stage Researcher - PhD Position)

University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

The University of Glasgow is seeking to recruit a Marie Curie ITN Researcher (Early Stage Researcher) to join an internationally collaborative doctoral training network funded under the Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a fully funded PhD within a structured European research and training programme designed to develop the next generation of researchers.

The successful candidate will be embedded within a multidisciplinary and international research consortium, contributing to a specific research project aligned with the objectives of the Innovative Training Network (ITN). The role includes conducting high quality, original research, participating in network wide training events, workshops, and secondments with partner institutions across Europe and potentially beyond.

The researcher will benefit from comprehensive training in both technical and transferable skills, including research methodologies, communication, entrepreneurship, and career development. The position involves active engagement with academic and non academic partners, ensuring research impact and knowledge exchange.

This is a fixed term training position aligned with EU funding regulations and mobility requirements. The postholder will be registered for a PhD at the University of Glasgow and will work under the supervision of leading experts in the field.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must meet the Marie Skłodowska Curie Early Stage Researcher requirements.
• Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior to the recruitment date.
• Applicants should hold, or be about to obtain, a master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and must be eligible to enroll in a PhD programme.

Required Expertise / Skills

• Strong academic background in a relevant field, along with an interest in interdisciplinary and international research.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving ability, and a capacity to undertake independent research.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work collaboratively within a diverse research network.
• Willingness to travel for training and secondments.

Salary Details

The position offers a competitive salary in line with Marie Skłodowska Curie funding rules, including a living allowance, mobility allowance, and, where applicable, a family allowance. Salary is subject to local tax and employment conditions.

Application Deadline

Refer to the University of Glasgow recruitment portal for the specified closing date.