Senior Data Scientist, UCD Computer Science, Temp 4 months

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CeADAR at University College Dublin in Ireland is seeking an experienced data science professional to advance applied AI research and industry impact. You will contribute to ML solutions, test models, and quantify customer impact across projects within the national centre for AI.

The role targets an established researcher with a proven track record in applied data science and AI, including transformer models.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful track record in applied data science.

Skills

Applied data science

ML algorithms

AI research

Transformer models

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Computer science Other Computer science Computer architecture Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 01:18 (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

CeADAR is funded by the Irish government via Enterprise Ireland and the IDA and is based in University College Dublin. As the national centre for applied artificial intelligence, CeADAR's mission is to help industry and the public sector to adopt AI. In addition, CeADAR is also the designated European Digital Innovation Hub for AI in Ireland, and has a strong presence in the European RD&I landscape. See www.ceadar.ie for further details.
We are very passionate about applying ML algorithms and develop AI applied research and innovation solutions using from classic ML to novel transformer neural networks. We test and measure the real customer impact of each model we deploy and support the ecosystem with training, advisory, and AI infrastructure.
CeADAR is seeking an experienced individual who has a demonstrated successful track record in applied data science.

Salary Range: €65,000 - €88,000 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 5 November 2026

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.