Research Assistant

Researcher (R1) Application Deadline: 2 Dec 2026 - 11:45 (UTC) Country: Ireland Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant within UCD School of Veterinary Medicine. Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position with Maria Jose Gomez Sanchez ( https://www.ucd.ie/vthweb/ourservices/rehabilitationphysiotherapy/ ) at the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Emer Doheny ( https://people.ucd.ie/emer.doheny ) at the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The position is available for 6 months on a full-time basis. This role is part of an interdisciplinary commercialisation project which is developing a new AI platform for spinal motion analysis in dogs. The successful candidate will support the development of the AI-enabled motion tracking algorithms, and curation and management of video datasets. This position is supported by the Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund Programme through project CF-2025-3023-C. Fixed Salary: €34,129 Per Annum Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 04 December 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. Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ Where to apply Website: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=eWFzZW1pbi5vemRlbWlyLjM4NTkwLjk5MDhAdW5pY2R1Ymxpbi5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20= Requirements Research Field: Computer science Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications: Computer science, Machine Learning, Expertise in segmentation methods and computer vision algorithms, practical steps involved in annotating video data for use in AI models, computer programming skills, including Python Additional Information Eligibility criteria Mandatory: Master's degree in computer science or a related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in Machine Learning. Expertise in segmentation methods and computer vision algorithms. Understanding of the practical steps involved in annotating video data for use in AI models. Excellent computer programming skills, including Python. Self-motivated, with excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative and within a multidisciplinary team. Experience working to deadlines. Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. Desirable: Experience applying segmentation and computer vision algorithms to video datasets. Experience working with animal video datasets. Awareness of considerations for software development for commercialisation. Expertise in digital signal processing and statistical analysis. Expertise in mobile app development. Experience with gait analysis and/or biomechanical modelling in humans or animals. Selection process: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ Website for additional job details: https://www.ucd.ie/ Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: University College Dublin Country: Ireland City: Dublin Contact Website: https://www.ucd.ie/ E-Mail: yasemin.ozdemir@ucd.ie