Post-Doctoral Researcher (X2), School of Mathematical Sciences

10 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-time Post

Position Summary

We welcome applications for suitably qualified candidates to join a research team investigating an integrated approach to inventory management and driver behaviour in the emergency vehicle setting. The positions are located in the Department of Applied Mathematics, UCC but you will also work with colleagues in Statistics and Computer Science. The Applied Mathematics department provides a vibrant and friendly research environment with interests including Machine Learning, Dynamical Systems, Network Dynamics, Agent-based Modelling, Scientific Computing, Energy and Water Waves. The project is funded by Enterprise Ireland Innovation Partnership Programme and the research is being conducted is in conjunction with an industry partner (ATSR Ltd., Tullamore, Co. Offaly).

Project Title: Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms for Inventory Management and Real-Time Driver Monitoring

Post Duration: 10 Months

Salary: €42,781 - €49,177 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale)

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Kieran Mulchrone, Senior Lecturer, School of Mathematical Sciences, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4905822; Email: [email protected]

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday, 8th  February 2024.

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

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