Acclimatize 2 Summer 2026 Studentship

Acclimatize 2 Summer Studentships 2026 

UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin 

Acclimatize 2 is a multidisciplinary research project focusing on pollution pressures on catchments and coastal areas in Dublin Bay. The project is funded by the Bathing Water Task Force and has inputs from microbiology, molecular biology and civil engineering. For more information, visit (opens in a new window)www.acclimatize.eu.

The Acclimatize 2 team is now inviting applications from undergraduate students for a limited number of summer studentships. We are looking for reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to help conduct beach surveys and collect and analyse water samples from rivers and beaches in Dublin Bay. These studentships will provide students with an exciting opportunity to gain fieldwork and laboratory experience as part of a multidisciplinary research project.

Eligibility Second, third and fourth year undergraduate students are invited to apply. Applicants should have a keen interest in environmental research with a background in microbiology, environmental science, biochemistry, genetics or a related discipline. Applicants should show a high level of motivation to work within a team and a flexibility towards the programme of work.

Fieldwork will take place under all weather conditions, so it is important that you have wet weather gear. Safety equipment will be provided where necessary.

Dates The studentships require a full-time commitment for a period of 12 weeks from Tuesday 2nd June – Friday 21st August 2026.

Location You will be based at University College Dublin during the studentship. Fieldwork will be located in river catchments and beaches in Dublin Bay, so it is essential that you are able to work in these environments.

Funding: These full-time studentships provide support at a rate of €300 per week (paid monthly in arrears).

How to apply To apply, please complete your application here: (opens in a new window)Studentship Application.

Applications will require your CV and exam results to be uploaded. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026. Any applications received after this time will not be considered.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to University College Dublin for an informal, in-person interview on Saturday 28th March 2026.

Enquiries can be made to Joanne Chadwick at (opens in a new window)joanne.chadwick@ucd.ie.