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UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin
Closing date
31 Jul 2020

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Academic Discipline
Computer Science, Engineering & Technology
Job Type
Academic Posts, Postdocs
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

012510 - UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Computer Science, 24 Months

Applications are sought for the role of Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Level 1) for a project in the area of Cultural Analytics, which will involve the development of methods for the analysis of multimodal data (e.g. textual data, image data) from historical archives. The researcher will work as part of an interdisciplinary team at the SFI-funded Insight Centre for Data Analytics in UCD, and in collaboration with other researchers at the ERC-funded VICTEUR project.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science or a related disciplines, with a proven track record of research and publications in the areas of text mining and natural language processing. Excellent programming skills are essential. Ideally the candidate will also have past experience of working with researchers from other disciplines.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator.

The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UCD is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. To that end the university adheres to a range of equality, diversity and inclusion policies. We encourage applicants to consult those policies here https://www.ucd.ie/equality/ . We welcome applications from everyone, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.

Salary: €37,874 per annum

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 31st July 2020

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

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UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 
 
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
 
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. 
 
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 39% and have authored more than 34,000 papers in total. 56% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.
 
Located within 4km's of Dublin city centre, the Belfield campus is a carefully landscaped, modern campus. Employees can avail of world class facilities and participate in a range of engagement activities.
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Imagine yourself in a workplace with a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
 
Learn more about equality and diversity in UCD, including our new Dignity & Respect Support Service.
 
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Company info
Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland

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