PhD Studentship in Medicine Development: University College Cork (UCC) is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focusing on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance the formulation and delivery of medicines, particularly in addressing global health inequalities.
PhD Studentship in AI and Machine Learning for Medicine Development
Designation
PhD Studentship
Details Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | AI & Machine Learning for Medicine Development |
| Location | University College Cork, Ireland |
| Salary/Stipend | €25,000 (plus fees) |
| Contract Type | Fixed Term Whole-Time |
| Job Type | Research |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Minimum Education: First class or upper second-class honours degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, chemical sciences, or material sciences.
- Desirable: Master’s degree in project-specific scientific fields such as Drug Delivery or Mathematics/Modeling.
- Experience: Practical laboratory experience is preferred.
- Skills: Proficiency in cheminformatics data handling, scientific computing, and machine learning.
- Language: Solid written and oral communication skills in English (proof of proficiency may be required).
Description
The PhD studentship is part of a collaborative project led by the School of Pharmacy at UCC, aiming to develop AI and machine learning tools to accelerate the creation of medicines for conditions that disproportionately affect populations in developing countries. Key tasks will include investigating stability requirements and developing computational tools to assist in drug formulation, alongside validating those tools through practical experiments. This initiative aligns with UCC Futures’ thematic areas: Future Medicines and AI & Data Analytics.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A cover letter detailing motivation for the application.
- A comprehensive CV that includes:
- Education and work experience
- Relevant skills and research interests
- Career objectives
- Contact details for two referees
- List of publications (if applicable)
- Transcript of Master’s studies (if available).
- Proof of English proficiency (if required).
Applications should be submitted through the designated online application system on the UCC website.
Last Date for Apply
21st July 2025
For further inquiries, candidates can contact Prof. Brendan Griffin at brendan.griffin@ucc.ie.
