Applications are invited for a temporary post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 2 within UCD School of Civil Engineering.
The successful candidate will carry out research on machine learning methods that can be used to automate a predictive estimation tool for pricing (tendering) Modern Methods of Construction (offsite panelised light gauge steel) building projects.
The project aims to develop an innovative software solution to automate the estimation of tender pricing for light gauge steel panelised buildings by leveraging historical data from the project industry partner's, Evolusion Innovation, significant database of successful MMC projects (1,000).
The candidate will develop a data mining approach for the database in terms of building types, number of stories, etc to provide precise estimates of critical materials and costs.
The candidate will work with engineers and software developers from the industry partner, Evolusion Innovation.
This project is funded by the Enterprise Ireland and Evolusion Innovation through Construct Innovate ( The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a motivated team investigating the creation of a new machine learning methods to accurately predict tendering pricing for offsite panelised building construction.
Particular to this position: The candidate will be located at both the Industry Partners Cork Office (Innishannon, Co.
Cork) and the School of Civil Engineering in University College Dublin during the project.
Fixed Salary: €53,770 Per Annum Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 17th of April 2025.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified.
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The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1.
As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.
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