PhD Project: Transdisciplinary Research on Sustainable Development with UNITAR

Euraxess; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative educational program in Dublin is offering a PhD opportunity focused on transdisciplinary research aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Candidates will engage in research across themes such as sustainable business, policy governance, social inclusion, and well-being. An honours degree in a relevant field is required, alongside a demonstrated interest in sustainability and development. Interested applicants should contact the program head for further details.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research interest in SDGs, sustainable development, peace, or capacity-building.

Responsibilities

• Engage in transdisciplinary, SDG-aligned research.
• Work at the intersection of academic excellence, global policy, and real-world sustainable development challenges.

Education

Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Offer Description

The TU Dublin UNITAR PhD programme is a collaborative doctoral pathway jointly developed by Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). It supports transdisciplinary, SDG‑aligned research and offers doctoral candidates the opportunity to work at the intersection of academic excellence, global policy, and real‑world sustainable development challenges.

PhD Project Themes

• Sustainable Business & Corporate Sustainability
  • SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
• Sustainable Development Policy, Governance & Innovation
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
• Social Inclusion, Equality & Decent Work
  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Responsible Consumption, Production, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Resilience, and Maritime Logistics
  • SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
• Behavioural Research, Mindfulness & Well‑Being
  • SDG 3: Good Health & Well‑Being
  • SDG 4: Quality Education

For further information on PhD opportunities on the TU Dublin-UNITAR programme, please contact the TU Dublin Faculty of Business Head of Research and Innovation Paul O’Reilly at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Honours Degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed research area.
• Demonstrated research interest in SDGs, sustainable development, peace, or capacity‑building.

All applications should be clearly marked Transdisciplinary Research on Sustainable Development with UNITAR.