The BioBeo Research Unit specialises in the development and application of education programmes focusing on societal understanding and implementation of the bio-economy. Funded under the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, BioBeo is a pan-European partnership of 15 organisations, led by University College Dublin, with Maynooth University as the education programme leader and An Taisce providing community-implementation expertise and support. The 12 other pan-European partners provide expertise and resources spanning a range of relevant disciplines and applications.
The BioBeo Research Unit wishes to recruit a cohort of talented and enthusiastic researchers who will play a pivotal role in delivering the BioBeo vision of a vibrant and sustainable bio-based culture and associated economy. With its main focus on education and social engagement as key enablers, candidates should have a background in education, social science, science-for-society education or related areas. We are currently recruiting for PhD researchers across a range of topics including:
early childhood science-for-society education curricula – development and implementation
societal and behavioural impacts of early-stage education programmes
teacher education in the science-for-society domain
social factors in science-for-society engagement
education to enhance corporate engagement in the science-for-society realm;
education theory and practice in addressing an holistic approach to societal uptake of sustainability concepts.
Candidates should have a high honours degree and/or master’s in education, social science, or relevant discipline. Postgraduate experience in the classroom (teachers) or other fora (industry, commerce, society) is an advantage.
Funding (fees and stipend) is currently available for a PhD programme and must be undertaken on a full-time basis; and some element of remote working may be facilitated, as appropriate. There will be opportunities for candidates to conduct some of their research and/or implementation work at a number of the pan-European partners’ institutions.
Current PhD funded positions:
PhD Position 1
The BioBeo Research Unit wishes to recruit a full time PhD in Education on the theme: science-for-society education, built around the concept of interconnectedness between language, heritage, identity, and the natural environment (e.g., Irish spoken in remote coastal communities), with the work piloted in a number of schools. Ideally the candidate should have a high honours degree (2.1 or 1H) in education, social science, or relevant discipline. Experience in teaching may be an advantage. This is a 4-year fulltime PhD programme and the PhD student will receive a stipend of 22K per annum plus EU fees.
Candidates should provide a CV and covering letter to:
maire.nicanbhaird@mu.ie by 31st March 2023.
The first round of recruitment will close on March 31st, 2023, and a follow-on round is expected later in the year.
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