Postdoctoral Researcher – Foundation Models and Machine Learning Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, Data Science Institute Ref. No. 010309
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at the University of Galway, Ireland.
This position is part-funded through the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Adra-e (https://adra-e.eu/), and DSSC (https://dssc.eu/) projects funded by the European Union and is available immediately for 18 months.
This position is highly interdisciplinary as it supports the advancement of Foundation Model and AI in Europe on an unprecedented scale with a European approach to data sharing and AI that optimizes economic benefits combined with European values.
Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €43,907 – €56,202 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.
The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale. (Research Salary Scales – University of Galway)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 1st May 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will be expected to perform research and development in the area of Foundation Models, data space, and AI within an established group of researchers and PhD students with expertise in data and knowledge engineering, data analytics and large-scale data processing, as well as a long tradition of applying this expertise in various domains, including healthcare, education, sustainability, smart cities, privacy and digital humanities.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the data and AI landscape within Europe, research the design and development of Foundation Models for data spaces, neuro-symbolic AI and support stakeholder awareness and education. You will participate in cross-consortium meetings with academic and industry project partners and engage within external events with stakeholders in the European Data and AI Ecosystems.
The successful candidates will be based in the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at the University of Galway. The candidates will be supported in their professional development, be able to avail of a range of career level focussed training opportunities, have the potential to publish research findings in leading journals and international events.
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continuing Professional Development/Training:
Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment – see HERE for further information.
Further Information/Links
To apply: Jobs – University of Galway. Applications must be submitted