Funded PhD with Asst. Prof. Evan Spotte-Smith in the Community of Researchers Assessing Chemical Transformations and Exploring Reactivity (CoReACTER) at UCD School of Chemistry, starting in January 2026.

Interested candidates should submit a brief (1 page or less) cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and certificates of your academic qualifications to (opens in a new window)evan.spotte-smith@ucd.ie or to (opens in a new window)CoReACTER@proton.me. In your cover letter, please be sure to address the following:

• Why are you interested in working on this project?
• Why, specifically, are you interested in working with (and within) the CoReACTER?
• What is your least favorite word (in any language), and why?

(opens in a new window)Funded PhD with Dr. Liana Zoumpouli, UCD School of Chemistry, starting in January 2026. This interdisciplinary 4-year PhD project will address this global challenge by pioneering energy-efficient, sustainable solutions for water treatment. The successful candidate will utilise advanced 3D printing technology to produce porous ceramic structures in tailored shapes for applications involving filtration, adsorption and catalysis. 

Please email your complete application, or any questions you have, to Dr Liana Zoumpouli ((opens in a new window)liana.zoumpouli@ucd.ie).

Application materials must include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter (1-page maximum): Please clearly articulate your interest in this specific project and explain why you are suitable for the position.
• Academic transcripts
• Contact details for two academic referees