Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1/2 - School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy

UCD Centre for Irish Towns (CfIT) has recently been awarded funding for a research project called Vacancy Map Ireland (VMI): Development of an open geospatial data model for vacancy using proxy datasets, GIS and AI. CfIT now seeks applications for a Postdoc Level 1 or 2 post.

The post will be based on the UCD Campus. The post will be based on the UCD Campus. Flexibility in terms of remote working within the island of Ireland and less than full-time may be possible. The post will initially be for a period of 6 months followed by an extension to end of 2024 (aligning with the structure of the funding). There is potential for a further 36 months dependent on success in future phases of the funding call. The first phase is 6 months and as the funding is only released to UCD per phase this job advert can only state a period of 6 months. However, all phase 1 projects automatically qualify for phase 2 (to end November 2024). The successful candidate would ideally start in summer 2023.

Project summary:

Addressing Ireland's high vacancy rates is a core pathway of the Government's Housing for All policy and critical to meeting carbon emissions reduction targets. Numerous incentives have been introduced but implementation is based on incomplete and fragmented data. We don't understand the scale, distribution and nature of vacancy, despite this being an objective of government policy since 2002, most recently in the Vacant Homes Action Plan 2023-2026, and a requirement of Ireland's Strategic Environmental Assessment for the European Commission. Vacancy Map Ireland (VMI) is a unique open geospatial data model for vacancy that will adapt, localise and enhance an existing State of the Art solution from Philadelphia by assembling proxy datasets in a GIS; integrating Artificial Intelligence technologies and location-based verification; and applying a new taxonomy for vacancy. VMI will address identified challenges and risks such as fluidity of data and data privacy; engender a digital transformation in public services that supports informed and efficient progress on public policy; and strengthen engagement between citizens, communities and government for societal good. The experienced UCD-led, trans-disciplinary team represents the quintuple helix, and will develop VMI within budget and timelines by applying the CRISP-DM methodology.

PD1 Salary Range: 42,033 - 48,427 per annum
PD2 Salary Range: 49,790- 54,153per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 30th May 2023

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.

The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.

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The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.