UCD Post doctoral 1, UCD School of Medicine, Temp. 12 Months

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Technology " Future technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 3 Sep 2026 - 01:49 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Medicine

Rinn Artificial Intelligence (Rinn AI) is a national hub for research and innovation in data science and artificial intelligence. The programme brings together 15 research organisations, with Co-Applicants and Principal Investigators organised across 33 research themes within seven interdisciplinary clusters: Foundational Methods, Translational Methods, Data & Processing, People Centred AI, Democratic Governance, Health, and Society & Culture. Rinn AI aims to advance cutting-edge foundational research in Data Science and AI while supporting open, international, inter- and transdisciplinary research that develops and implements innovative approaches to addressing societal challenges. 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.

UCD Post doctoral Research Fellow Level 1Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925 per annum.

Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 03-Sep-2026

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.