PhD Position in Climate Resilience: Maynooth University invites applications for a fully funded PhD position on an interdisciplinary EPA-funded project aimed at modeling and projecting population exposure to extreme sea levels in Ireland. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research team focused on climate resilience through the integration of statistical modeling, small-area population estimation, and climate migration forecasting.
🎓 PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Maynooth University
Title: PhD Position in Climate Resilience: Estimating and Projecting Population Exposure to Extreme Sea Levels in Ireland
📌 Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Research Scholar |
| Research Area | Climate Data Analysis, Population Modelling, Migration Studies |
| Location | Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Maynooth University, Ireland |
| Start Date | October 2025 |
| Funding | €25,000/year stipend + tuition + travel support |
| Application Deadline | Sunday, 17 August 2025 |
| Contact Email | niamh.cahill@mu.ie |
🧪 Designation
PhD Research Student (EPA-funded project)
📚 Research Area
- Extreme sea level analysis
- Climate-induced migration
- Small-area demographic estimation
- Statistical modelling and projection
📍 Location
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Maynooth University, Ireland
✅ Eligibility/Qualification
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
- Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python
- Strong interest in climate data analysis, population dynamics, and migration modeling
📋 Job Description
The PhD candidate will:
- Collaborate with experts in climate science, statistics, and population studies
- Develop statistical frameworks to estimate and project population exposure to extreme sea levels in Ireland
- Utilize and contribute to methods for small-area population estimation
- Model climate-induced migration patterns under various future scenarios
- Support the broader goals of enhancing climate resilience and planning in Ireland
📝 How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Interest, outlining your motivation and relevant background
Send applications via email to niamh.cahill@mu.ie by Sunday, 17 August 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to vital climate resilience research in Ireland!
