Applications are invited for the following position:
Title of Post: Research Fellow in Physiotherapy for People with Multiple Sclerosis
JOB SYNOPSIS
Under the direction of the PI, the Research Fellow will facilitate the achievement of the objectives and deliverables for the Irish partner of this PLATINUMS consortium. Under the direction of the PI, the Research Fellow will test the telerehabilitation system on a small group of patients derived from MS Ireland to examine feasibility, including facilitating ethics development and approval, participant recruitment, and installation of the system, conducting reliability and validity testing according to standardized instructions, facilitating coordination of standardized protocols for assessment and treatment, delivering treatment protocols via the telerehabilitation system, facilitation of data collection, processing, management, and analysis, facilitation of participant adherence, facilitation of cost-effectiveness analysis, and write-up, publication, and dissemination of project findings. These objectives will be successfully completed within the 36-month budget period, and the contract will end at the completion of the funding period.
Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences
Contract Type: Specific Purpose
Salary Scale: €65,889 - €71,796 (maximum starting point €65,889) p.a. pro rata
University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.
Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Professor Matthew Herring
Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences
University of Limerick
Email: [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 29th August 2025.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online application form.
Please email [email protected] if you experience any difficulties
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies
