The department offers a dynamic and collegial environment with excellence in research, teaching, and societal impact. Its research profile spans computer science, software engineering, programming languages, artificial intelligence, and data science, with leadership demonstrated through national and international competitive funding and engagement with large-scale research centres such as Lero – the SFI Research Centre for Software and the Immersive Software Engineering (ISE) initiative.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate excellence in Quantum Computing, with interests that may include:
- Quantum algorithms
- Quantum information science
- Quantum programming
- Intersection of quantum and classical computation
- Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Supervise research students
- Undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position
- Conduct internationally excellent research
Keywords: Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Information Science
Faculty
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Scale: €91,094 – €120,069 p.a.
UL is a research-led, energetic, and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence. The university values creativity, curiosity, and excellence in its inclusive community committed to social good. Its motto, Eagna chun Gnímh (“Wisdom for Action”), reflects UL’s mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.
Informal Enquiries
Dr Patrick Healy
Head, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Email: patrick.healy@ul.ie
Application Instructions
Closing date: Friday, 12th June 2026 at 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time)
Applications must include:
- A letter of introduction
- Current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description
- Completed online application form
Applications are submitted online via the University of Limerick vacancy portal.
Technical support: Email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties.
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
Further information and application material: University of Limerick Vacancies
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