Post-Doctoral Researchers x 2 Insight Centre for Data Analytics

9 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Posts 

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the post of two full-time, fixed-term contract position as a Post-Doctoral Researchers with the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics, based at the School of Computer Science & I.T., University College Cork, Ireland.

This position is highly interdisciplinary as it supports the advancement of constraint programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence domains. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will be expected to perform research and development in the area   constraint programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence within an established group of researchers and PhD students.  

The nature and structure of the Phase 2 Research Ireland Centre programme allows for Post-Doctoral Researchers to work and gain valuable experience in a varied & research-rich environment where you may gain experience, where applicable, working on projects with SME’s, MNC’s, H2020 projects as well as basic platform research within the Insight Centre for Data Analytics programme.

The successful candidate will be based in the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics at the University College Cork. The candidate will be supported in their professional development, be able to avail of a range of career-level focussed training opportunities and have the potential to publish research findings in leading journals and international events.

Project Title: Insight and AI4Europe

Post Duration: 9 Months

Salary: €45,847 – €52,339 p.a. IUA PD1 Scale   

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Barry O’Sullivan, Insight Centre for Data Analytics, School of Computer Science & IT; Email: b.osullivan@cs.ucc.ie

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title and project name. 

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 14th March 2025 

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. 

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