Post Doctoral Researcher
Maynooth University • Maynooth, Kildare • Posted July 17, 2026
Position Overview
Job Title : Post Doctoral Researcher
Department : School of Law & Criminology Vacancy ID : 042723
Closing Date : 05-Aug-2026 We are currently seeking to appoint an excellent candidate with strong knowledge of empirical research methods and analysis, including for example semi-structured expert interviews and/or focus groups, to join the European Research Council (ERC) funded PatentsInHumans project team as a postdoctoral researcher.
The PatentsInHumans project aims to develop a deeper understanding of, whether and to what extent bioethical issues posed by patent grant and use over technologies related to the human body are currently considered, if at all, within the relevant legal and other decision-making systems in Europe. The post holder will work with Prof Aisling McMahon (Principal Investigator), School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University to conduct empirical research with relevant stakeholders, including patients, medical practitioners, members of the legal commu...
Department : School of Law & Criminology Vacancy ID : 042723
Closing Date : 05-Aug-2026 We are currently seeking to appoint an excellent candidate with strong knowledge of empirical research methods and analysis, including for example semi-structured expert interviews and/or focus groups, to join the European Research Council (ERC) funded PatentsInHumans project team as a postdoctoral researcher.
The PatentsInHumans project aims to develop a deeper understanding of, whether and to what extent bioethical issues posed by patent grant and use over technologies related to the human body are currently considered, if at all, within the relevant legal and other decision-making systems in Europe. The post holder will work with Prof Aisling McMahon (Principal Investigator), School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University to conduct empirical research with relevant stakeholders, including patients, medical practitioners, members of the legal commu...