TU RISE Postdoctoral Researcher Opportunities
IADT invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions within our flagship Elevate Programme, funded through the TU Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise (TU RISE) scheme.
Focusing on the thematic areas of Screen, Design and Policy, Elevate is driving new directions in research that position Ireland at the cutting edge of the creative and cultural industries, while reinforcing IADT’s global standing as a leader in creative research and innovation.
As an Elevate Postdoctoral Researcher at IADT, you will be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment that brings together academic staff, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral candidates, Masters by Research students, and professional research support. You will work closely with expert mentors, engage in collaborative projects, and benefit from a structured programme of skills development and career advancement.
Researchers appointed through Elevate will have full use of IADT’s specialist facilities, which include digital media laboratories, virtual production and motion capture studios, experimental arts space, research labs, technical workshops, Dolby Atmos sound studios, and the spearheading National Film School.
These Postdoctoral Researcher positions represent an opportunity to build your own research profile, contribute to innovative cross-sector projects, and play a central role in strengthening Ireland’s creative research ecosystem.
Further details on Elevate, IADT’s research vision, and application information can be found through the links below.
Application:
For more information about the Elevate Postdoctoral Researcher Positions, see: elevate.iadt.ie/post-doctoral-opportunities.
For more information about the Elevate Programme at IADT, please visit: elevate.iadt.ie.
If you have any queries or questions, having consulted the above information, please email the Elevate team at: elevate@iadt.ie.
The application deadline is 12pm 13th October 2025.
Dr. Tina Kinsella, Head of Research at IADT, states, “At IADT, research is fuelled by creativity, collaboration and bold ideas. Through Elevate we are fostering an environment where postdoctoral researchers can push boundaries, experiment with new approaches, and take intellectual risks that generate real-world impact. Our postdoctoral colleagues will play a vital role in advancing IADT’s strategic vision to lead as Ireland’s University for the Creative Industries by shaping new ways of thinking and innovating across the creative and cultural sectors. I look forward to welcoming them and seeing their work inspire change locally, nationally, and globally.”
Dr. Rachel Clarke, Elevate Programme Manager, added: “I am delighted to welcome applications for the Elevate Postdoctoral Researcher positions at IADT. These fellowships provide an exceptional opportunity for early career researchers to deepen their expertise, develop their independence, and collaborate on projects that address pressing challenges in the creative and cultural industries. Elevate is designed to support ambitious researchers to thrive within a vibrant community of innovation, interdisciplinarity, and creative excellence.”
IADT’s TU RISE ELEVATE is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021- 27.
