Short Term Postdoctoral Researcher Position for SPEAR Commercialization Project.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Point 1)
3 Month Funding with possible externsion to 12 Months
School of Computer Science,
Technological University Dublin (City Campus)
The School of Computer Science, TU Dublin (City Campus) currently has a position available for a Postdoctral Researcher to assist with Research, Development and Analysis activities connected to the Spear Commercialization Fund project. The role is suited to a candidate with a PhD in Computer Science or numerical field and experience working in the area of procurement software development.
Job Description
The School is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher on a fixed term (3 months extendable to 12 months subject to funding availability) specified purpose basis. The post holder will be required to carry out development and research activities connected to a project involving the development of software to support intelligent procurement tools including price comparison software development and tender reviewing methods. The post holder will be required to assist with the design, coding, deployment and testing of systems for data collection, modification and analysis using LLMs and agentive technologies. The post holder will also be required to participate in the documentation of any artefacts created and contribute to the overall project’s development. It is expected that the applicant will move into the overall commercialization of the project in line with its commercialization funding.
Principal Accountabilities
· Report to Principal Investigator and other senior memebers of the team.
· Contribute to the research design for the project -- particularly with respect to the design and development of tools to support smart procurement.
· Participate with engagement with clients in developing software solutions for smart procurement.
· Prepare and present findings of research activity to colleagues for review purposes.
· Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required.
· Work under supervision on an assigned research task.
· Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the PI.
· Manage time effectively to meet the deliverables of the project.
· Actively comply with all TU Dublin policies and regulations, including those in relation to Research Ethics and Health and Safety.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities as outlined below:
Knowledge
· A PhD degree in Computer Science or a relevant numeric field (essential)
· Working knowledge of research techniques (essential)
· Working knowledge of frontend and backend software stacks for solutions development. (desirable)
Experience
· 1 year minimum working in projects in the procurement space (essential)
· Demonstrated evidence of working in a commercialization setting (desirable)
· Evidence of ability to analyse, statistically review and technically report analytical data.
Skills, talents & abilities
· Effective written communication skills. (essential)
· Effective verbal communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Excellent organisational skills, time management and ability to undertake duties assigned and meet deadlines required.
Salary
· The successful candidate will be appointed at Point (01) of the postdoctoral researcher salary scale 43,908 pa.
