Snr Data Scientist, UCD Computer Sci - CeADAR, Temp 18 months

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

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Computer science > Other Computer science > Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 01:28 (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 Senior Data Scientist within UCD School of Computer Science - CeADAR.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity as CeADAR is expanding and has a number of diverse and exciting projects in the area of data science with real application to a variety of verticals in the industry sector both at national and EU level, including the start-up ecosystem. The selected candidate will work primarily on the FutureProof IPP.

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 10 November 2026.

Communication and interpersonal skills, Computer Science, Data science and advanced machine learning concepts, experience developing applied data science ML solutions, Software development skills using Python, with solid back end front end

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Mandatory:

• *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.