Organisation/Company: University College DublinResearch Field: Chemistry » OtherResearcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)Country: IrelandApplication Deadline: 20 Feb 2025 - 11:32 (UTC)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionApplications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor in Digital Chemistry within the College of Science.The successful candidate will research in aspects of Digital Chemistry which is broadly interpreted to include integration of Machine Learning, Implementation of Automation, Artificial Intelligence tools and AI-derived algorithms, Cheminformatics and utilisation of big data in research in the chemical sciences.Research focus could include development of:Machine learning approaches and tools for predicting reaction outcomesApproaches for predicting material or molecular propertiesTechniques for predicting or analysing spectral dataApplied machine learning (ML)Analytics for big data or data integration and harmonization of data from different disciplinesDigital molecular design and fabricationAutomated closed loop experiments / incorporated edge AI / the interface of AI and chemical sensorsThe development of standards for all elements within the experiment lifecycle (including reproducibility)Leveraging machine learning techniques to develop new computational models for drug discovery, material science, agrochemicals, green chemistry, or related fieldsThe use of new digital/data/automation tools, working alongside more conventional approaches, to the chemical sciencesApplicants who can also demonstrate overlap with the UCD Strategic research areas of One Health and/or Sustainability, those that can clearly collaborate with colleagues in the Schools of Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Science and those that can demonstrate potential links with industrial partners will be especially welcome.Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533 Per AnnumAppointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 21st February 2025.Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.Please note: the eRecruitment system only requests the names of two referees. The full list of 3 referees should be included in the text of your application.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements.
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