Post-Doctoral Researcher Ethics and Artificial Intelligence

The work on this Research Programme is carried out by Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellows and is quasi-autonomous research activity. The mentoring Principal Investigator (PI) will advise the appointee on the conduct of their research which itself will be part of a research programme that the PI is responsible for. The intention is that during the employment of the appointee, they will avail of learning opportunities provided by TU Dublin and/or external agencies related to their particular research programme or research practice in general. At the completion of the Senior/Postdoctoral Research Fellowship period, the appointee will be expected to leave the University and continue their academic formation and development in a different research environment. At the completion of the mentored training period, the appointee should be in a position to take up employment as a fully autonomous researcher with another employer.

Salary:

€41,525

Closing Date:

February 17, 2022

Duration:

Fixed term specified purpose contract for up to 5 years with initial funding in place for 1 year

Level:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage and conduct a specific programme of research and scholarship under the leadership of the Principal
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• Investigator/Senior member of academic
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• Disseminate the outcomes of this research and scholarship including peer-reviewed academic publications of international
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• Assist in the further development of the research programme and in seeking and pursuing appropriate external
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• Where appointed to do so by TU Dublin, supervise or co-supervise with a full time member of TU Dublin staff, graduate research
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• Take responsibility for and manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with the programme of
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• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal
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• Play an active role in knowledge and technology transfer Manage research grants in accordance with TU Dublin Financial Regulations and the conditions of the funding body.
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• Prepare and present research findings to colleagues for review
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• Submit papers to appropriate journals and attend and present findings at appropriate conferences.
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• Prepare progress reports on research for funding bodies as
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• Seek new areas of research and prepare and submit research bids and proposals that will enhance the reputation of TU
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• Participate fully in the wider research and scholarly activities of the Research Centre/University and College/School.
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• Teach on undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes for a maximum of 100 hours in one academic
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• The postholder will carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the PI or Director of the College/School. Comply with all TU Dublin policies and regulations, including those in relation to Research Ethics and Health and Safety.

A Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher is also required to:

• Be proactive in the conduct of the research and be expected to use their own initiative,
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• Subject to experience, mentor Post-doctoral Researchers,
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• Proactively seek opportunities for further

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities as outlined below:

• Knowledge and Experience
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• A PhD in Philosophy or equivalent (Essential);
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• Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the requisite subject area (Essential);
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• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies (Essential);
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• Excellent knowledge of social and ethical issues relating to Artificial Intelligence; automated forms of decision making, data governance and emerging trends in digital content technologies;
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• Good knowledge of emerging AI related policies and regulations in Europe;
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• A track record of funded research proposals;
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• Excellent project management and research administration skills (including finance);
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• Experience of working in an academic/ university research

Essential Criteria for a Senior Post-doctoral Researcher

• Successfully completed at least one Post-doctoral Fellowship or equivalent in the public or private Sector;
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• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information effectively to a range of The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities

 

Skills, talents & abilities

• Commitment to high quality research
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• Excellent presentation skills – to both academic and non-academic audiences;
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• Willingness to travel to conduct research, outreach and attend conferences;

Further information for Post-doctoral Researcher

In the case of a 1st Post-doctoral Fellowship where the applicant may not have graduated yet, the successful applicant must, at the time of appointment, provide a letter from the appropriate graduate studies office confirming that the student has completed the programme including all the examination requirements and is just awaiting the formal graduation ceremony and the likely date on which that will take place.

Eligibility to compete

Eligibility to compete is open to candidates who are citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The EEA comprises member states of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Other candidates may be eligible to compete subject to their having an appropriate work permit for the nature and duration of the position.

For Technological University Dublin staff, a secondment for the duration of the contract may be considered.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

A full statement of terms and conditions of employment will be given to the successful applicant in accordance with Terms of Employment (Information) Acts 1994 and 2001.