John O'Sullivan

The UCD School of Civil Engineering is offering a prestigious School Funded PhD Scholarship for 2026, aimed at supporting current students and recent graduates of the School in pursuing full-time PhD studies. This opportunity is open to those in the final stages of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering with Architecture ME, BE in Civil Engineering, Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering, and research masters students scheduled to submit their thesis by May 2026. Recent graduates from 2022 to 2025 from all taught programmes delivered by the School are also eligible. The scholarship provides full tuition coverage and a generous stipend of €25,000 per annum for four years, with additional funding available for research commencement and conference attendance. Successful candidates will be expected to register on the UCD Structured PhD program and must achieve a 1H1 in either their UCD BE, ME, or MEngSc programme. The selection process evaluates academic excellence, motivation to pursue PhD study, and the quality of the research proposal. Proposals developed with early career or recent faculty in the School are particularly encouraged. Applicants must submit a completed application form, including personal information, educational background, employment record (if applicable), proposed supervisor and research topic, a personal statement, and a short description of the proposed research. The deadline for applications is Friday, 6th February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. For further information or queries, contact Associate Professor John O'Sullivan ([email protected]) or Ms Roisin O'Loughlin ([email protected]). For more details, visit the UCD Civil Engineering LinkedIn page or the School's website. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about advancing research in civil, structural, and environmental engineering at one of Ireland's leading institutions.

University College Dublin (UCD) School of Civil Engineering is inviting applications for a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Structures . This is a 10-month, part-time (0.6 FTE) academic appointment in the area of civil engineering with a strong emphasis on structures / structural engineering . The role sits within a research-driven school with teaching and research responsibilities. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, including module design and delivery, assessment, student feedback, academic advising, and broader school activities. The post also expects active engagement in research and scholarly publication in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in Structures or a closely related Civil Engineering discipline , together with a primary degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. The school is looking for someone with a record of teaching, research publications, strong communication skills, motivation, independence, teamwork, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Funding / salary: the appointment is on the Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Below the Bar) scale, €42,599–€72,717 per annum pro rata at 0.6 FTE . The post is specified as a 10-month role; no relocation expenses are offered. How to apply: submit the required application materials via the UCD jobs portal. The documents requested are a cover letter explaining fit for the role, a 2-page teaching statement, a complete CV including publications and grants, and the names and contact details of three referees. Deadline: applications close at 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 15 May 2026 . Institution: University College Dublin, Ireland.