Senior Data Scientist - Applied AI/ML for Industry Impact

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CeADAR, based in University College Dublin, invites applications for a Senior Data Scientist to advance applied data science across national and EU projects. You will work on ML, deep learning, and AI solutions, collaborating with industry partners and mentoring junior data scientists.

Strong Python software development and cloud skills are essential. The role focuses on delivering impactful AI applications, with competitive salary and a dynamic research environment at UCD.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or other relevant numerical fields or experience.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience developing applied data science (ML) solutions.
• Advanced knowledge in data science and advanced machine learning concepts and ML frameworks.
• Sustained Experience in deep learning, generative AI, computer vision, NLP.
• Advanced software development skills using Python, with solid back end/front-end and databases.
• Experience with server-based and high-performance computing, cloud, containerisation, and APIs.
• Strong willingness to learn, create new tech and data science tools. Experience mentoring team members.
• Experience working closely with industry partners and other organisations, delivering to deadlines on multiple projects.
• Experience managing projects and data scientists.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience of writing technical reports.
• Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
• Experience in contributing to prepare proposals for EU projects, e.g. Horizon 2020/Europe projects (RIA, IA).
• Candidates must demonstrate an engagement with of equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Deep learning

NLP

Computer vision

Python

Software development

Cloud computing

APIs

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Computer Science

Tools

Python

ML frameworks

Job description

CeADAR, based in University College Dublin, invites applications for a Senior Data Scientist to advance applied data science across national and EU projects. You will work on ML, deep learning, and AI solutions, collaborating with industry partners and mentoring junior data scientists.

Strong Python software development and cloud skills are essential. The role focuses on delivering impactful AI applications, with competitive salary and a dynamic research environment at UCD.