{"id":24,"date":"2025-09-04T20:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soc2.ucd.ie\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2025-09-04T23:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:45:33","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/soc2.ucd.ie\/index.php\/join-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At SOC\u00b2 Lab, we welcome motivated students and researchers who want to advance the frontiers of sustainable computing and edge intelligence. We provide a collaborative and inclusive environment with access to advanced edge-cloud computing testbeds, strong international networks, and opportunities to contribute to impactful research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Join SOC\u00b2 Lab?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work on cutting-edge problems in sustainable computing, edge AI, LLM@Edge, and distributed systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access advanced edge-cloud testbeds for experimentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive support for developing research proposals and fellowship applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and international research culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish in leading venues and collaborate with academic and industry partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Look For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are seeking applicants who demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong academic record (e.g., high GPA or equivalent).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of research potential through publications, impactful projects, or relevant technical skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear motivation to contribute to sustainability, distributed systems, AI, or networking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and open science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e4732e9d45f1f80f5d57bdf69e1a1988 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-dc2aeaf0 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffe97d;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:clamp(22.041px, 1.378rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.091), 36px);\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93 PhD Positions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>PhD candidates bring curiosity, persistence, and strong fundamentals in computer science or related fields. Funding pathways include<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ie\/funding\/goipg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government of Ireland (GoI) Postgraduate Scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; national competitive funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/graduatestudies\/studywithus\/feesfundingandscholarships\/chinascholarshipscheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">China Scholarship Council-Ireland (CSC-Ireland)<\/a>&nbsp;programme &#8211; for Chinese applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-funded applicants &#8211; applications considered from strong candidates with external or personal funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-23f4800a270d6023c3d0dedee35f66a2 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-dc2aeaf0 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#d1d1e1;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(22.041px, 1.378rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.091), 36px);\"><strong>\ud83d\udd2c Postdoctoral Research Positions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Postdocs at SOC\u00b2 Lab work independently while collaborating closely with the PI and PhD students. Pathways include<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/postdoctoral-fellowships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; European funding for international mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ie\/funding\/goipd\/?f=postdoctoral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRC Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; competitive national funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open postdoc positions &#8211; advertised when project-based funding becomes available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d Visiting Researchers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We host visiting academics and doctoral students for short- or long-term stays, typically funded by their home institutions or mobility schemes. Visitors gain access to our testbeds, supervision, and integration into ongoing research activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Research Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer research internships for outstanding undergraduate or master\u2019s students who want to align independent projects with our focus areas. Internships are typically self-funded or supported by external mobility programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Express Interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare your materials:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CV (including publications if available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic transcripts (for student applicants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short statement of research interests and motivation (1-2 pages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Names and contact details of two academic or professional references (reference letters are not required at this stage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the pathway: <strong>PhD<\/strong>, <strong>postdoc<\/strong>, <strong>visiting researcher<\/strong>, or <strong>internship<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact us: Email your materials to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Hadi.TabatabaeeMalazi@ucd.ie\">Hadi.TabatabaeeMalazi@ucd.ie<\/a>&nbsp;with the subject line \u201c<strong>Application to SOC\u00b2 Lab &#8211; [PhD\/Postdoc\/Visiting\/Internship]<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For funded schemes: If applying via GoI, CSC, MSCA, or IRC, please reach out well in advance of deadlines so we can support your application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to join us? We would be delighted to hear from you. Please review the pathways above and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soc2.ucd.ie\/index.php\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26\">get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At SOC\u00b2 Lab, we welcome motivated students and researchers who want to advance the frontiers of sustainable computing and edge intelligence. We provide a collaborative and inclusive environment with access to advanced edge-cloud computing testbeds, strong international networks, and opportunities to contribute to impactful research. Why Join SOC\u00b2 Lab? 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