Post-Doctoral Researcher (Smart Healthy Spaces Project) (Fixed term specified purpose for up to 5 years with initial funding for 18 months) (Reference 350'23)

9 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Technological University Dublin

Department

Directorate of Research, Enterprise & Innovation Services

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

29 Jan 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37

Offer Starting Date

11 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin:

 

Post: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Smart Healthy Spaces Project) (Fixed term specified purpose for up to 5 years with initial funding for 18 months) (Reference 350'23)

 

Location:  The successful candidate will initially be based in TU Dublin, Grangegorman but may be reassigned at the discretion of TU Dublin.

 

Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation.

 

Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale i.e. €45,322 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy.

 

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5pm (Irish Time) on 29th January 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in Early March 2024. The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 8 minutes duration.  The topic of this presentation will be as follows:

A digital health solution I have developed as part of previous research.

 

Application Details/Procedures:

For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit website:  http://www.tudublin.ie/vacancies

www.tudublin.ie/vacancies  

Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer

 

Knowledge and Experience

• A PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, the Internet of Things or equivalent (Essential)
• A strong background in sensor engineering & the Internet of Things (essential)
• A strong technical background including strong programming skills (essential)
• Experience in designing and developing digital applications (essential)
• Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the requisite subject area (essential)
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies (essential)
• Experience in working with older adults (desirable)
• Experience in the field of digital health (desirable)

 

 

Skills, talents & abilities

• Commitment to high quality research (Essential)
• Experience working on collaborative projects (desirable)

 

Role Overview

TU Dublin is seeking to recruit a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related areas to research and develop a computerized toolkit to support people with dementia, together with their carers and healthcare professionals to self-manage their care at home. The toolkit will integrate individualized care plans with a computation model of care qualities for people with dementia and passive and on body sensors to deliver individualized care for persons with dementia. The successful candidate for this position will work on developing a sensor-based health monitoring system including passive and on body sensors for monitoring daily activities and care goals for dementia.

The successful candidate will be required to attend project meetings, contribute to project reports and disseminate the research through academic publications and presentations.

The work on this Research Programme is carried out by Postdoctoral Research Fellows and is quasi-autonomous research activity. The mentoring Principal Investigator (PI) will advise the appointee on the conduct of their research which itself will be part of a research programme that the PI is responsible for. The intention is that during the employment of the appointee, they will avail of learning opportunities provided by TU Dublin and/or external agencies related to their particular research programme or research practice in general.  At the completion of the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship period, the appointee will be expected to leave the University and continue their academic formation and development in a different research environment. At the completion of the mentored training period, the appointee should be in a position to take up employment as a fully autonomous researcher with another employer.

 

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage and conduct a specific programme of research and scholarship under the leadership of the Principal Investigator/Senior member of academic staff.
• Disseminate the outcomes of this research and scholarship including peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing.
• Assist in the further development of the research programme and in seeking and pursuing
• appropriate external funding.
• Where appointed to do so by TU Dublin, supervise or co-supervise with a full-time member of TU Dublin staff, graduate research students.
• Take responsibility for and manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with the programme of research.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator.
• Play an active role in knowledge and technology transfer activities. Manage research grants in accordance with TU Dublin Financial Regulations and the conditions of the funding body.
• Prepare and present research findings to colleagues for review purposes.
• Submit papers to appropriate journals and attend and present findings at appropriate conferences.
• Prepare progress reports on research for funding bodies as required.
• Seek new areas of research and prepare and submit research bids and proposals that will enhance the reputation of TU Dublin.
• Participate fully in the wider research and scholarly activities of the Research Centre/University and College/School.
• Teach on undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes for a maximum of 100 hours in one academic year.
• The postholder will carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the PI or Director of the College/School.
• Comply with all TU Dublin policies and regulations, including those in relation to Research Ethics and Health and Safety.

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU Dublin

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://www.tudublin.ie/vacancies

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

http://www.tudublin.ie/phd

Street

TU Dublin - Grangegorman

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED