PhD Studentship in Urban Systems Modelling, Dublin

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 The PhD studentship is part of the SEAI-funded CIRCUIT project (Causal Inference for Resilient Cities and Urban Integrated Transport), a four-year interdisciplinary research programme at Trinity College Dublin. The project develops advanced econometric and machine learning frameworks to analyse the causal relationships between transport behaviour, residential energy consumption, and environmental outcomes in urban systems. The successful candidate will undertake doctoral research focused on activity-based travel behaviour, household energy use, and sustainability policy, contributing to the development of causal inference and agent-based modelling tools. The PhD will be supervised within the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering and will involve close collaboration with postdoctoral researchers and project partners, as well as engagement with national stakeholders including SEAI, the Department of Transport, and local authorities. Application Procedure