Postdoc opportunities in chemical engineering in ireland

University College Dublin is seeking a PhD student to join an international research group led by Marina Rubini, Associate Professor at UCD. The project is centered on protein chemistry , biochemistry , and enzyme engineering , with a focus on improving the catalytic activity of industrially relevant enzymes in organic solvents and/or at higher temperatures . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in protein design, biocatalysis, and applied enzymology. Applicants should have, or be abou...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Limerick in the area of chemistry , robotics , laboratory automation , machine learning , and materials science . The ROBOSORB project is developing a self-driving laboratory for the autonomous discovery of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and other sorbent materials for carbon capture . The PhD will sit at the intersection of experimental chemistry and AI-enabled automation, with a strong focus on accelerating materials discovery. Students will g...

Trinity College Dublin is hiring a PhD student to join Tobias Kraemer’s group for a project in catalysis and main-group chemistry. The research will focus on catalysts based on abundant main-group elements such as aluminium and gallium, exploring their unexpected ability to activate chemical bonds traditionally associated with precious metals. This is a strong opportunity for applicants interested in chemistry, catalysis, and modern approaches to molecular reactivity. A background in chemistry o...