6 Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in Vision Research and Ocular Therapeutics at South East Technological University (SETU) – Ireland

Summary

The INNOVISION COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, coordinated by South East Technological University (SETU) in partnership with the University of Iceland and other international organisations, offers six 30‑month full‑time fellowships in vision research and ocular therapeutics. Fellows receive a competitive MSCA‑aligned salary with mobility and family allowances, a dedicated research budget, structured training, mentoring, and opportunities for 1- to 9-month international secondments. The programme targets candidates with a PhD (or four years of research experience), fluency in English, and compliance with MSCA mobility rules. Applications are submitted via a dedicated portal by 5 October 2026.

Key Facts

Position Type	Postdoctoral Fellow (Positions in this current call: 6 / Total positions in the full INNOVISION programme: 12)
Discipline	Vision Research
Research Area	Vision Research, Ocular Therapeutics and Related Fields
Degree Required	Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent)
Experience	At least four years of full-time equivalent research experience
Salary	Competitive MSCA-aligned salary, including mobility allowance and family allowance where eligible
Funding	Fellowship funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND
Contract Duration	30 months
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-05
Employer Contact	INNOVISION Programme Manager, Email: [email protected]

About the Project

The fellowship supports independent, innovative projects that advance therapies, technologies, or approaches to address vision impairment. Researchers will develop and implement projects aligned with the INNOVISION objectives, collaborating across academia, clinical settings, industry, SMEs, and patient organisations, and may undertake international secondments to broaden expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high‑quality, independent research
• Develop and implement a research project aligned with INNOVISION objectives
• Collaborate with academic, clinical, industry and other partners
• Participate in advanced training and professional development
• Engage in international, intersectoral or interdisciplinary secondments
• Disseminate research findings and contribute to knowledge exchange
• Develop transferable skills for academic and non‑academic careers
• Network with researchers, healthcare organisations, companies, SMEs, CROs and patient organisations
• Work with supervisors, mentors and programme advisors
• Contribute to the host institution’s research environment

Required Skills

• Independent research capability
• Project development and implementation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to engage in international secondments
• Knowledge dissemination
• Transferable skill development
• Networking across sectors

Who Should Apply

Applicants holding a PhD or at least four years of full‑time research experience, fluent in written and spoken English, meeting MSCA mobility requirements, and interested in interdisciplinary vision research or ocular therapeutics should apply.

Benefits

• Competitive MSCA‑aligned salary with mobility and family allowances
• Dedicated research budget and resources
• Structured advanced training in research methods and career development
• Opportunities for 1–9 month international secondments
• Academic supervision and mentorship network
• Access to a broad network of universities, hospitals, industry and patient organisations

About the Employer

South East Technological University (SETU) coordinates the INNOVISION programme, a €3.1 million MSCA‑COFUND initiative delivered together with the University of Iceland and an international network of academic, clinical, industry and patient‑focused partners. The programme aims to foster interdisciplinary vision research and ocular therapeutics through postdoctoral fellowships, training, mentoring and collaborative secondments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the fellowship?

The fellowship lasts for 30 months full‑time.

What salary is offered?

A competitive MSCA‑aligned salary with mobility and family allowances is provided.

Who can apply?

Candidates with a PhD or at least four years of research experience, fluent in English and meeting MSCA mobility rules.

Where can the fellowship be based?

Fellows may be based in Ireland or Iceland, depending on the host organisation.

How should applications be submitted?

Applications must be submitted through the dedicated INNOVISION recruitment portal, not the standard SETU portal.