Anne Marie Healy

A fully funded PhD studentship is available at Trinity College Dublin in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , working with the AM Healy Research Group on the BIOFABRICATE project. The project title is Integrated Bio-based Innovations for Sustainable Manufacturing, Construction, and Pharmaceutical Applications from Irish Forest Biomass , and it is part of a wider multi-institutional programme led by the University of Galway with partners including TCD, Technological University Dublin, Atlantic Technological University, Dublin City University, Teagasc, and industry collaborators. The research sits at the intersection of pharmaceutics , pharmaceutical technology , materials science , chemical engineering , and environmental science . The project aims to develop and validate advanced bio-based materials and technologies from Irish forest biomass for applications in engineered timber construction, manufacturing, food packaging, and pharmaceuticals. This is a full-time, fixed-term PhD position for up to four years. Funding includes PhD tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of €25,000 per annum , subject to satisfactory progress. The expected start date is 1 September 2026 . Eligibility highlights include a note that applicants must have been resident in an EU member state for 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible for EU fees. The post is supervised by Prof. Anne Marie Healy , with co-supervision by Dr. Ramesh Babu . The closing date is 25 May 2026 at 12 noon GMT . Interested applicants should review the vacancy details on the Trinity College Dublin vacancies website and submit enquiries and applications by email only, following the instructions in the official posting.

Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s leading university and ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026), invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship within the BIOFABRICATE project. This research is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and supervised by Prof. Anne Marie Healy (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), with co-supervision from Dr. Ramesh Babu (School of Chemistry). The project is part of a multi-institutional programme led by the University of Galway and includes collaborations with Technological University Dublin, Atlantic Technological University, Dublin City University, Teagasc, and industry partners. The BIOFABRICATE initiative focuses on developing and validating advanced bio-based materials and technologies from Irish forest biomass for applications in manufacturing, construction, food packaging, and pharmaceuticals. The PhD project specifically investigates the use of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) generated from Irish forestry biomass in pharmaceutical solid dosage forms. The student will evaluate the properties of MCC derived from Irish forest biomass (IFB-MCC) and assess its suitability as a tablet excipient for direct compression. Comparative studies will be conducted against MCC from commercial excipient suppliers to determine if IFB-MCC can serve as a viable alternative, supporting tablet manufacture with desired quality and performance characteristics. Applicants should have a strong academic background in pharmacy, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline. The application process requires submission of a full CV, a motivation statement (max one page), a writing sample, and contact details for two referees. Applications should be sent by email to Prof. Anne Marie Healy ([email protected]) with the subject line: BIOFABRICATE_[your full name]. The deadline for applications is 12 noon (Irish time), 25th May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in June 2026. Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, non-traditional career paths, and international candidates. The university is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver Award. Trinity supports work–life balance and a family-friendly environment. This fully funded PhD studentship offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to sustainable pharmaceutical innovation, collaborate with leading researchers, and develop expertise in bio-based materials and pharmaceutical technology at a world-class institution.

Trinity College Dublin’s School of Computer Science and Statistics is advertising a fully funded PhD and multiple postdoctoral research opportunities across AI, statistics, education, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and 3D computer vision. PhD opportunity: The structured PhD project, “Exploring students’ engagement with generative artificial intelligence tools in higher education,” is supervised by Dr Emma Howard and Dr Aibhín Bray in collaboration with the Trinity College Dublin School of Education. The project examines when, why, and how students use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, and aims to produce evidence to support responsible integration of AI into teaching and learning. The studentship is funded by the Trinity Research Doctorate Award (TRDA) for four years and includes a tax-free stipend of €25,000 per annum plus EU/non-EU fees covered . Applicants with backgrounds in statistics, data science, education, or psychology are encouraged to apply. The student is expected to be resident in Ireland for the duration of the PhD. Deadline: 23 July 2026 . Postdoctoral opportunity 1: A postdoctoral research fellow position in process optimisation for drug manufacturing is available in collaboration with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The project focuses on AI methods, especially Bayesian optimisation , for optimising roller compactor process parameters in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role is under the direction of Assoc. Prof. Alessio Benavoli , Prof. Anne Marie Healy , and Assoc. Prof. Deirdre D’Arcy , with a salary up to €53,925 plus employer PRSI and pension contributions. Closing date: 30 June 2026 . Postdoctoral opportunity 2: A fully funded postdoctoral researcher position in 3D computer graphics and 3D computer vision is open in the 3D Graphics and Vision research group led by Prof. Binh-Son Hua . The project involves generative AI in the 3D domain, with expectations to publish in top venues such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, TPAMI, and IJCV. Required skills include a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, strong experience in 3D graphics/vision, deep and generative models, and strong C++/Python programming. The contract is for 1 year with an option to renew for a second year. Institution: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Application: Use the vacancy details and linked application page to apply for the relevant role before the stated deadline.