UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 Competition # 013316

Applications are invited for a  fixed term post (until 31 December 2023) of a  Post doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within  UCD School of Computer Science.

The SignON Horizon 2020 project will research and develop a communication service that uses machine translation to translate between Sign and spoken languages. This service will facilitate the exchange of information among deaf and hard of hearing, and hearing individuals. In this user-centric and community-driven project we will tightly collaborate with European deaf and hard of hearing communities to (re)define use- cases, co-design and co-develop the SignON service and application, assess the quality and validate their acceptance. Our ultimate objective is the fair, unbiased and inclusive spread of information and digital content in European society.

The School of Computer Science at UCD is looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the sign language recognition component of the SignON project. The successful candidate will, under the direction of the PI, help lead research work, setting a research agenda, guiding and tutoring PhD candidates and students.

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.

Salary Range: €38,631 - €44,657 per annum

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

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on  14 June 2021

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Apply Below (Ref: 013316)

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