UCD Spatial Dynamics Lab is seeking a Research Assistant with a background in Computer Science to support the technical development of XR-based participatory visualisation tools within the BLUEPRINT project. A central challenge in urban renovation is that high-level technical data, such as energy performance, mobility, poverty, and climate resilience, is often inaccessible to the citizens it impacts most.

This role is dedicated to bridging that gap by developing participatory digital tools that transform complex datasets into intuitive, interactive visualisations for broad stakeholder engagement. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will integrate Multi-scale Digital Twins (DT) with Extended Reality (XR) environments to create immersive scenario modelling and 3D visualisation of the data. These tools will allow citizens and local authorities to visualise the socio-economic and environmental effects of renovation interventions in real-time.

Research Assistant Salary Range: €34,129 - €44,311 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 30 September 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 CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

UCD Spatial Dynamics Lab is seeking a Research Assistant with a background in Computer Science to support the technical development of XR-based participatory visualisation tools within the BLUEPRINT project. A central challenge in urban renovation is that high-level technical data, such as energy performance, mobility, poverty, and climate resilience, is often inaccessible to the citizens it impacts most.

This role is dedicated to bridging that gap by developing participatory digital tools that transform complex datasets into intuitive, interactive visualisations for broad stakeholder engagement. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will integrate Multi-scale Digital Twins (DT) with Extended Reality (XR) environments to create immersive scenario modelling and 3D visualisation of the data. These tools will allow citizens and local authorities to visualise the socio-economic and environmental effects of renovation interventions in real-time.

Research Assistant Salary Range: €34,129 - €44,311 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 30 September 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 CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/