Head of Division Programmable Autonomous Systems (24-Months Specified Purpose)

Head of Division Programmable Autonomous Systems (24-Months Specified Purpose)

• Vacancy I.D: 041645 - Head of Division Programmable Autonomous Systems (24-Months Specified Purpose)
• Contract: 24-Months Whole-Time Specified Purpose Contract
• Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade is €65,026 - €100,886 per annum (rates effective 01/06/2026).

Walton Institute is subdivided into multiple Research Divisions and we are currently recruiting for a Head of Division to manage and lead the PAS Division. Each Research Division is focused on a fundamental ICT research area and investigates analytical methods of applications that require elements of communication software. Divisions cover all aspects of the research and development lifecycle, from Basic/Fundamental research through to pre-commercial software development.The Head of Division will be responsible for providing leadership on research project activities within the Division, which includes identifying and building synergies between projects and collaborations across groups.The Head of Division will also be responsible for the people within each Division to address all issues and to ensure transparent and open communications of information to and from the leadership team. The Head of Division will support researchers in driving research breakthroughs in PAS and bridging the gap between fundamental research and applied technology, producing high quality scientific publications, and developing highly skilled PhD and MSc graduates.

PAS Division

PAS is a Walton Research Division comprising of researchers focusing on addressing critical research challenges relating to the evolution of programmable autonomous systems, across a number of Thematic Research Areas. These include:Adaptive and Autonomous Algorithms- the foundation of the modern Internet of Things (IoT), transforming passive, data-gathering sensors into intelligent, self-managing networks. By leveragingMachine Learning & Artificial Intelligence- at the edge, these systems adapt to changing environments and execute decisions in real-time by learning from experience without human intervention.Smart AgriTech- is transforming the global food supply chain by integrating digital data, automation, and AI from production to consumption. IoT sensor networks capture critical real-time data, which flows securely through shared data spaces to optimize the entire supply chain from farm to fork. This optimizes resource use, guarantees food safety, and drastically cuts environmental footprints to meet strict international green targets.Smart Energy- focuses on digitalising, automating, and securing the energy sector. Smart energy grids use IoT sensor networks to collect real-time data on electricity demand and supply across the power network. Adaptive and autonomous algorithms analyze changing energy patterns to balance grid loads and prevent blackouts. This integration transforms infrastructure into an intelligent, self-healing smart energy network that maximizes efficiency and incorporates renewable resources.

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