"Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2"

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 within UCD School of Computer Science

We are looking an experienced Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 to join the Recommender Systems: Unified Data Representations project in the UCD School of Computer Science, working within the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative research programme with an industry partner, focusing on modern, scalable recommender systems, including behavioural modelling and generative methods, with the goal of delivering impactful research outcomes and publications at leading venues. You will work closely with Dr. Aonghus Lawlor (PI), alongside other postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, and will have opportunities to strengthen your track record in scholarly dissemination, proposal development, and research mentorship in a supportive, research-intensive environment.

Salary Range: €54,850 - €59,654 per annum

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

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 23/03/2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (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 CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.