Explore MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at VistaMilk

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 at VistaMilk offer a unique opportunity for researchers to advance their careers in dairy science and agriculture. Engage with cutting-edge research in dairy science and precision agriculture, and join a network of leading experts in the field.

Applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship with VistaMilk offers several advantages and opportunities for a researcher.

VistaMilk is involved in cutting-edge research related to innovative precision pasture-based dairying, which provides a unique and exciting opportunity for a researcher to contribute to and benefit from the latest advancements in the field.

MSCA projects often involve collaboration between academia and industry. Working with VistaMilk provides a researcher with the chance to collaborate with experts from various fields, including dairy science, data analytics, technology development, and more.

Being part of VistaMilk grants a researcher access to state-of-the-art facilities, datasets, and other resources. This can greatly enhance the quality and impact of the research.

VistaMilk provides researchers with valuable industry experience. This exposure can be beneficial for researchers looking to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications.

VistaMilk offers researchers the chance to build a professional network within the industry. Networking can be crucial for future career opportunities, collaboration, and staying informed about the latest developments in the field.

Precision pasture-based dairying is an area with potential for significant impact on the agricultural sector. Researchers working with VistaMilk have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and overall practices in the dairy industry.

The objective of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships is to support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.

VistaMilk MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Supervisors

View the VistaMilk supervisors in their research area

Soil Supervisor at VistaMilk

Soil

Pasture Supervisor at VistaMilk

Pasture

Pasture Supervisor at VistaMilk

Energy

Animal Supervisor at VistaMilk

Animal

Food Supervisor at VistaMilk

Food

Communications Supervisor at VistaMilk

Communications

Data Analytics Supervisor at VistaMilk

Data Analytics

Omics Supervisor at VistaMilk

Omics

Sensors Supervisor at VistaMilk

Sensors

Social Science at VistaMilk

Social Science

VistaMilk Research Themes

Pasture Research Programme for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at VistaMilk

Soil

Soil nutrient dynamics, Soil carbon sequestration, Sustainable pasture management and production, Pasture breeding programmes

Food Research Programme for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at VistaMilk

Pasture

Nutrient sensors, clover ranking index, pasture measurement technologies, plantain breeding programme

Animal Research Programme for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at VistaMilk

Animal

Animal nutrition and fertility, Animal Health and Diseases Diagnostic, Sustainable and accurate animal breeding programmes

AgTech Research Programme for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at VistaMilk

Food

Decision support tools for dairy processing, 4D food printing, genetic diversity and milk protein profiling, Irish milk map, non-protein nitrogen in milk, decision support tools for fermented foods, metabolic and volatile profiling of Irish milk and tailored dairy products for specific health concerns

Application Process for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships

Send an Expression of Interest to the VistaMilk Funding Manager tj.mcauliffe@teagasc.ie.

Download the VistaMilk Expression of Interest Form.

Applicants are encouraged to start the process of preparing their Expression of Interest as early as possible

1  Read the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Guidelines carefully
2  Check your eligibility
3  Expression of Interest

Support for Applicants


We will assist you finding a supervisor affiliated with VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre.

We offer an in depth proposal writing clinic.

Applicants write their proposal with input and support from their VistaMilk supervisor.

Useful resources and documents


All relevant information will soon be available in the Funding and tenders opportunities portal of the European Commission.

More information can be found on the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions website.

Advice and information can also be found through the National Contact Points and Horizon Europe Helpdesk.

MSCA work programme 2023-2025

Important Dates

9 April 2025

Launch of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 call

25 April 2025

Deadline for submitting Expression of Interest to VistaMilk

30 May 2025

Result of Expression of Interest

September 2025

Deadline for submitting proposals

February 2026

Notification of call results to applicants

April 2026

Grant agreement signature for successful projects

April 2026

First EU-funded projects start

TBC 2026

Coordinator’s Day

Participating Institutions

Teagasc logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Tyndall logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
MTU logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
SETU logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
ICBF logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
NUIG logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
DCU logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
UCD logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
UCC logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
TUS logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
TUD logo, participant in MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships