Postdoctoral Researcher AI / Digital Twins for ICT Infrastructure (24 Months Specified Purpose)

South East Technological University; Waterford; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working environment

Autonomy

Job summary

Walton Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twins (DTs) for next-generation ICT infrastructure. The role focuses on developing AI/DT tools and software for advanced networks, intelligent automation, and cyber-physical systems within national and EU projects.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, with strong research and application experience in AI and Digital Twins across

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Strong expertise in AI and Digital Twins applied to multiple use cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI and Digital Twin tools and software for ICT infrastructure research.
• Validate, ensure scalability and real-world applicability of tools.
• Collaborate with the PI and project partners across national and EU projects.

Skills

AI

Digital Twins

Research

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher AI / Digital Twins for ICT Infrastructure (24 Months Specified Purpose)

• Vacancy I.D.: 042424 - Postdoctoral Researcher AI / Digital Twins for ICT Infrastructure (24 Months Specified Purpose)
• Contract: Whole-Time, Specified Purpose Contract
• Salary:The gross salary scale applicable to the post is €49,890 - €53,925 p.a. (Research IrelandPostdoctoral Researcher [Level 2A] Point 3 – Point 6) as at June 2026 rates.

Walton Institute is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twins (DTs) for next-generation Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure to conduct advanced academic research at the cutting edge of machine learning and digital communications, networks, and smart systems. The postdoctoral researcher will work on high-impact national and EU projects linked to some of the research areas of Transport, Data, Energy, Security, 6G, IoT and Quantum. Walton Institute is a partner in the Research Ireland Centres CONNECT for Future Networks and Rinn Quantum with strong collaborations across large EU projects such as the €18 M TransEuroOGS project (part of the EuroQCI which is building a secure communication infrastructure spanning the whole EU).

The role will focus on the development of AI and Digital Twin tools and software packages for a range of use cases and applications related to the research areas outlined above. This could include next-generation networking, intelligent automation, cyber-physical systems, intelligent edge computing, network security and privacy and cybersecurity, blockchain-based network security, AI-driven energy harvesting, predictive traffic engineering, AI and digital twins for ICT, anomaly detection. The researcher will work closely with the Principal Investigator to ensure validation, compliance, scalability, and real-world applicability of these tools.

Eligible applicants will have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. The candidate is required to have strong expertise in research and application of AI and Digital Twins to several use cases in at least one of the above research areas.

If you are interested in working in a unique research organisation within the higher education sector, Walton institute offers a culture that promotes autonomy and the pursuit of individual interests and ideas. We're excited about opportunities that will create new technologies, advance existing ones and we will actively support the commercialisation process of these technologies. This provides you with the opportunity to explore your own creativity and work on cutting edge technologies across a variety of challenging projects, engaging and collaborating with like-minded people. Walton Institute ultimately offers flexibility in a great working environment for those looking to embark on a challenge.

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