Data Scientist (Post-Doctoral Researcher) - N-Light Project (Fixed term specified purpose for up to 5 years with initial funding for 12 months) Reference: 365a/2023

Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin:

Post: Data Scientist (Post-Doctoral Researcher) - N-Light Project (Fixed term specified purpose for up to 5 years with initial funding for 12 months) Reference: 365a/2023

Location:  The successful candidate will initially be based in TU Dublin, Grangegorman but may be reassigned at the discretion of TU Dublin.     

Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation.

Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale i.e. €45,322 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy.

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5:00pm (Irish Time) on 3^rd April 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning 29^th April 2024. The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 8 minutes duration.  The topic of this presentation will be as follows:

‘’A data-driven project that I have conducted as part of my previous research’’

Application Details/Procedures:

For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit website:  http://www.tudublin.ie/vacancies

www.tudublin.ie/vacancies 

Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer

Knowledge and Experience

• A PhD in Computer Science or minimum four years’ experience in a data scientist industry role or equivalent (Essential)
• A strong background in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning use and research (Essential);
• A strong technical background including strong programming skills ((Essential)
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies (Essential)
• Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the requisite technical area (Essential)
• Experience in designing and developing visual digital applications(Desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information effectively to a range of audiences. (Desirable)
• Experience of working in the domain of cyber security/ child sexual abuse/ child protection (Desirable)

Skills, talents & abilities

• Commitment to high quality research (Desirable)
• Experience working on collaborative projects (Desirable)