The Position
Assistant Professor Maxwell Stolarski is accepting applications for a 4-year funded PhD position starting September 2027.
- Position includes a stipend of €25,000 per year for 4 years (tax free), together with up to €3,500 in additional travel allowance over the 4 years.
- The successful candidate will undertake geometric analysis research supervised by Maxwell Stolarski.
- The successful candidate will be required to tutor up to 6 hours per week during the academic year, for which they are paid in addition to their stipend (€30 per hour).
- A successful candidate who does not qualify for any external fee support will in addition be covered for 100% fees.
How to apply
To apply, please provide:
- A curriculum vitae
- Full copies of academic transcripts (translated to English where applicable)
- A statement of interest (no more than 500 words)
- Contact details (name and email) for the authors of your reference letters (see below)
- Evidence that you meet UCD's minimum English language requirements (not necessary for applicants who completed a degree in English or in an English-speaking country)
Email all application materials directly to maxwell.stolarski@ucd.ie by 15 January 2027 (11:59 pm GMT). Your email subject must begin with "[UCD PhD 71925]" followed by your name (for example, "[UCD PhD 71925] Katie Taylor").
Additionally, please arrange for 2-3 letters of reference. Letter writers should email their reference letters directly to maxwell.stolarski@ucd.ie by the end of 15 January 2027 (11:59 pm GMT). The email subject must begin with "[UCD PhD 71925]" followed by the applicant's name.
Ideally, reference letters should indicate:
- How long the referee has known the applicant and in what capacity
- How the referee would rank the applicant, including a description of the comparison group (e.g. the 400 master's students they have taught or supervised)
- Whether the referee would admit the applicant into a PhD program
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview, expected to take place virtually in mid-February.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are unofficial copies of academic transcripts acceptable?
- Yes.
- Will I be at a disadvantage for sending only 2 reference letters instead of 3?
- No.
Further Questions? Email maxwell.stolarski@ucd.ie with an email subject beginning "[PhD Query]".