Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship 2023 at Queen’s University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is currently accepting applications from exceptional and outstanding candidates for the Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship 2023, which is open to international postdoctoral applicants.

By becoming a Fellow at Queen’s, you will have the opportunity to be part of a globally-renowned institution that prioritizes teaching excellence, pioneering research, innovation, collaboration, and community involvement. You will play an essential role in shaping our future priorities.

Fellowship Summary:

Fellowship Sponsor(s): The Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship

Host Institution(s): Queen’s University Belfast in Ireland

Fellowship Worth: Fully Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Post-doctoral

Nationality: International Students

Queen’s aims to attract, cultivate, and foster exceptional researchers who can produce cutting-edge research and emerge as the leading research experts of tomorrow. Applications from researchers who have expertise in the following research fields are of particular interest to these faculties:

Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences

The use of data, advanced technologies, and platforms in healthcare to tackle societal issues related to these themes is highly encouraged.

The focus is on exploring the areas of cancer, eye disease, inflammation of the lung, and lung regeneration using patient-based investigations and multidisciplinary approaches. Emphasis is placed on the fields of immunology, molecular/cellular biology, and microbiology, with a particular interest in understanding the establishment and proliferation of pathogens.
The areas of interest include public health, complexity science, health systems, and policy research, public health modeling, behavior change, implementation science, planetary health, epidemiology, and data science.
The three areas of focus are Maternal and Child Health, Chronic Illness and Palliative Care, and Education and Practice.
The fields of pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and clinical pharmacy are explored, with an emphasis on drug delivery, biomaterials, advanced manufacturing, drug targeting, biosensors, pharmaceutical microbiology and microbiomics, respiratory medicine, and primary and secondary care.
The areas of focus are comprehending Health and Disease, reconfiguring Agri-food Systems, and preserving Ecosystems and Biodiversity.

Engineering and Physical Sciences

The areas of interest in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering include Net Zero Engineering, with a specific emphasis on clean energy technologies such as batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen systems, and closely related fields. Additionally, there is a focus on exploring the circular economy.
The fields of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering involve the use of digital twins, cyber-physical systems, and VR/AR technologies for engineering and manufacturing system design.
The areas of interest in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science encompass Electronics for a sustainable society or Sustainable materials and Electronic Systems. This includes a wide range of topics such as materials, flexible electronics, sensors, and power electronics.
The focus on the Natural and Built Environment lies within the field of Civil Engineering, with activities centered around The Intelligent and Sustainable Infrastructure Group and The Water and Energy Resources Group.
The field of Psychology deals with behavior change, decision-making, and intervention.

Benefits of the Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship 2023 at Queen’s University Belfast:

Internationally Competitive Salary.
Generous fellowship enhancement award of between £20,000 to £50,000 to support your research.
Funding to recruit a full-time Ph.D. student within the first two years of appointment.
A career pathway to a permanent Senior Lecturer post at the end of the Fellowship.
Access to a Fellows Network through our Fellowship Academy.
A maximum teaching and administrative workload in years 3 & 4 not exceeding 20% of your time.
A vibrant campus in the heart of Belfast City with award-winning libraries and cutting-edge facilities. Explore Queen’s campus.
Mentorship Programme and a range of professional learning and development opportunities
Excellent relocation expenses in line with Queen’s Relocation Policy.
Many other great benefits are offered to all Queen’s staff.

Eligibility for the Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship 2023 at Queen’s University Belfast:

Applicants must have completed Ph.D. in a relevant subject.
Applicants must have normally 2 to 8 years of post-PhD experience
Applicants must have high-quality publication records.
Applicants must have a research profile and plan which is aligned with an existing research strength at Queen’s.

Method of Application for the Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship 2023 at Queen’s University Belfast:

Interested applicants are required to submit their CV which includes a double-sided A4 Research Proposal explaining how this aligns with the area of specialism within the School/Centre.

Application Deadline: Ongoing.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Vice Chancellor’s Illuminate Fellowship 2023 at Queen’s University Belfast