About the Project

PhD studentship available in a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary research centre Rinn Artificial Intelligence, funded by Research Ireland, in areas such as foundational methods, translational methods, data and processing, people-centred AI, democratic governance, society and culture and health.

We are currently recruiting a PhD as part of Rinn Artificial intelligence (AI): Centre for data science and AI for the September 2026 intake.

This studentship is available through a cohort-based PhD training programme. Applications are sought from a broad range of graduates in computer science, health sciences, life science, mathematics and statistics. Alongside their individual PhD research, students will benefit from a structured, cohort-based PhD training programme. Dedicated career and skills development activities will also be offered.

(2) Project theme is simulation modelling and AI for resilient health service systems. The WINTER project aims to optimize healthcare resilience and resource allocation during winter virus surges using advanced simulation modelling, AI, and real-time health intelligence tools. The project would suit people from data science, mathematical sciences, AI, health sciences or public health.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Funding

Studentships provide a stipend of €25,000 per year for four years with additional funds available to support conference attendance and training activities and fees.

About RCSI

These projects will be hosted at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. The RCSI School of Population Health is looking to transform the way that population-level data and research platforms are deployed in Ireland to make key decisions for improved health outcomes.

Supervisor

Professor Breda Smyth https://people.rcsi.com/bredasmyth

Requirements

Mandatory upper second class (2.1) in relevant subject including data science, mathematical science, genetics or health sciences.

Experience of health or medical data would be desirable.

Tenure: Four years

Application Deadline: 03.07.26

Shortlisting: 10.07.26

Interviews: Week of 20.07.26 or 27.07.26 (Virtual interviews avaliable)

Planned start date: 01.10.26