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

RFCSR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for a Marie Curie ITN Researcher (Early Stage Researcher) to pursue a fully funded PhD within a structured European training network.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary, international consortium, contribute to a research project aligned with ITN objectives, and benefit from training in research methods, communication, and career development. Mobility and secondments across Europe are expected.

Qualifications

• Masters-level degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Eligibility to enroll in a PhD programme.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality, original research within a multidisciplinary ITN.
• Participate in network-wide training, workshops and secondments.
• Collaborate with international partners across Europe.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent research

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

PhD eligibility

Job description

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
Candidates should demonstrate a strong academic background in a relevant field, along with an interest in interdisciplinary and international research. Essential skills include analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and a capacity to undertake independent research. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse research network. Willingness to travel for training and secondments is essential.

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.