DIGITAL4Business Postdoctoral – Research Associate

As a Research Associate, you will be expected to interact with DIGITAL4Business partners across Europe and produce high-quality deliverables, conference papers, and journal articles.

The successful candidates will be affiliated with the Cloud Competency Centre, a research centre dedicated to bridging high-performance computing, parallel processing, open data, distributed ledger technologies, and data analytics. They will be responsible for conducting analytical and coding work to design, develop, and empirically evaluate traceable FAIR and Open Data innovation models, considering automatic provenance and metadata collection, domain-specific metadata content, and trustworthiness using traditional HPC and Cloud environments.

At the CCC, we recognise the evolving landscape of work and understand the importance of providing a work environment that accommodates the needs and preferences of our diverse team. We firmly believe that offering flexible working conditions is essential for attracting leading researchers.

Here at the CCC, our commitment to flexibility goes beyond location. We understand that individuals have different working styles, rhythms, and personal commitments. As such, we encourage flexible work hours, enabling our team members to adapt their schedules to suit their individual needs, as long as the required outcomes and deadlines are met. This flexibility ensures that you have the autonomy to structure your workday effectively, allowing for optimal productivity and personal well-being.

Furthermore, we provide the necessary tools and technologies to facilitate seamless collaboration and communication. Our state-of-the-art digital infrastructure allows remote team members to participate fully in meetings, discussions, and project collaborations, ensuring that the distance does not hinder the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

Reporting to:

Head of the Cloud Competency Centre

Key Relationships: 

The Research Associates will be required to work closely with the Head of Cloud Competency Centre, NCI DIGITAL4Business Staff, DIGITAL4Business European partners, Vice President Academic Affairs and Research, Dean of the School of Computing, and other staff members in the School of Computing.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Associates will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop and carry out a work programme aligned with the objectives of the DIGITAL4Business project such as
• develop and deploy code;
• write postgraduate modules and training materials;
• compose project deliverables;
• write and present conference papers; and,
• write journal articles.
• Contribute to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Cloud Competency Centre.
• Collaborate in suitable DIGITAL4Business activities in Ireland and, when circumstances allow, abroad in subject-related areas.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Head of the Cloud Competency Centre.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

The successful candidates must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Strong coding skills in C/C++/Python/Java and solid working knowledge and experience of FAIR/Open data principles, Cloud/HPC platforms, and software engineering principles.
• Relevant interpersonal skills and ability to develop productive working relationships with other researchers and senior staff with diverse cultural backgrounds in an international environment.
• Capacity to balance the pressures of research tasks and competing deadlines within the DIGITAL4Business project.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in an international research team.

Contract:

42 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary:

€49,790  Per annum (Academic I Salary band)

Annual Leave: 

34 days per annum pro rata

Hours:

Full time

Application Process:

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1046 to: recruitment-cdolan@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, 7th June 2023.

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to the Research Associate are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College.

The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.

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In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:

• That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
• That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
• Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
• Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #

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