PhD Project: Partnership for Evidence and Action on Clean Air (PEACE-Air) WP4

The Partnership for Evidence and Action on Clean Air project is a pioneering cross-border project aimed at improving air quality across the island of Ireland (peace-air.eu/). The PEACE-air project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) The successful candidate will work on work packages 3 and 4 of PEACE-Air. WP3’s objectives are to assess current and future monitoring capabilities for ambient ammonia in Ireland. Creation of a data observatory of existing agricultural emissions & N deposition data. On-location monitoring of atmospheric pollutants using state-of-the-art instrumentation, will assess the contribution of ammonia to secondary PM production & use the data to contribute to improved all-island air pollution models. WP4 is a cross-cutting work-package, to ensure consistency and to maximise the benefits of themes which are common across the three main Work Packages of Solid fuel usage, transport related air pollution, and farming emissions. Stakeholder mapping, supported by sociodemographic and environmental studies, informs best practice guidance directly into WP actions.

Responsibilities Comply with all requirements of TU Dublin to satisfactorily complete PhD by research. Assist in seasonal agricultural air quality measurement campaigns using mobile and fixed stations. Compare and contrast the available data on a North:South basis on the island. Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities. Contribute to GIS-based hotspot mapping and emission modelling. Through WP4 work with all WP teams on appropriate cross-cutting activities Contribute to project meeting and reporting. Write peer-reviewed publications and contribute to technical and policy reports.

Student Requirements for this Project

Essential requirements Honours Bachelor’s degree (First or Upper Second Class Honours) in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering, Epidemiology or related discipline. • A knowledge of air quality data and epidemiological approaches to data analysis. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and to solve problems in a team setting. • As it is essential to complete research activities in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland the successful candidate must be entitled to travel to, and undertake research activities in both jurisdictions . • The minimum level required for research programmes in TU Dublin is International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0, or equivalent, for the overall average score and a score not lower than 5.5 in each category.

Desirable Qualifications: • Master’s degree in a relevant field. Competence in data handling and analysis of large datasets • Experience with atmospheric dispersion or receptor modelling. • Familiarity with GIS software and spatial analysis. • Background in aerosol chemistry/Physics, Environmental epidemiology. • Clean driving licence

Funding Agency: SEUPB Student Stipend per annum: € 25,750 Materials & Travel Budget per annum: € N/A Fees covered by the funding per annum: € 5500 Duration of Funding: 48 months Deadline to submit an application: 28th February 2026

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