University College Dublin
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Ad Astra Fellow – Lecturer / Assistant Professor in AI and Data Science in Economics
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University College Dublin
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Ad Astra Fellow – Lecturer / Assistant Professor in AI and Data Science in EconomicsEmployer Location Dublin, Leinster (IE) Salary £43,858.76 – £85,921.11 per annum Closing date 21 Feb 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesAcademic Discipline , Job Type , Contract Type HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Job DetailsApplications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow – Lecturer/Assistant Professor in AI and Data Science in Economics within the College of Social Sciences and Law.The successful candidate is expected to have a strong research agenda at the intersection of economics, AI, and data science. They will apply cutting-edge AI and machine learning methods (e.g., causal inference, predictive modelling, natural language processing) to address policy-relevant topics in economics. Examples of research topics include the evaluation of economic policies, understanding the societal impact of AI and digital technologies, the relationship between AI, growth, jobs, and inequality, measuring market activity with new data and methods, studying labour markets with big data, regulatory responses to changes brought on by AI, uncovering economic trends using innovative data, and the effects of AI on the way economic research is conducted.This position will enhance UCD’s position as an international leader in AI, digital technologies, and data science while strengthening the university’s research and impact in economics. The successful candidate will collaborate with research groups across UCD-such as the newly created AI and Digital Technologies Institute, the Centre for Digital Policy, the Geary Institute for Public Policy, and the ADAPT Centre for AI-driven Content Technology-to contribute to large-scale interdisciplinary initiatives. These collaborations will support applications for major national and European funding calls (e.g., Horizon Europe, ERC, SFI) and advance innovative research at the frontier of economics and AI.The successful candidate will deliver impact through research, teaching, outreach, and community engagement. They will contribute innovative new modules to the teaching portfolio of the School of Economics and the College of Social Sciences and Law. Examples include an interdisciplinary module AI in Economics at the undergraduate level and an MSc-level module on AI-based Methods for Policy Evaluation. These modules will equip students with advanced analytical tools and broaden UCD’s research-led teaching portfolio, particularly in programmes like Economics, Mathematics and Statistics (EMS), Computational Social Science, and data-focused MSc pathways. The role will also advance lifelong learning through micro-credentials and executive training courses in AI and economic data analysis building on the School of Economics’ existing collaborations with the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service and the Central Bank of Ireland.Moreover, the candidate will disseminate their research widely and deliver impact through engagement with government, industry, and the wider community. They will establish partnerships with government agencies such as Eurofound, as well as with Dublin’s thriving tech, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors. These collaborations will facilitate knowledge transfer, access to unique datasets, funding opportunities, and student placements. The candidate will also develop accessible teaching materials and outreach initiatives to make AI-based methods and insights available to policymakers, industry professionals, and the public.CompanyIreland’s Global University with over 160 Years of Education.UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.As Ireland’s largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation.Tackling Global Challenges: Research and Innovation at UCD
Research and innovation are essential drivers of a dynamic economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. The spectrum of research and innovation at UCD encompasses individual scholars, research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with industry and other partners. is conducted within each of the University’s extensive range of disciplines, and in multidisciplinary research programmes addressing challenges of global scale.
In 2022/23 UCD researchers secured €161 million in research grants from national and international funding agencies, companies and foundations. Since 2012/13 UCD researchers have secured over €1.3 billion in such grants. Their research underpins national research and technology institutes and centres, including the . UCD is the national leader in winning European Union research funding.Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 62% and have authored more than 40,000 papers in total. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 74% above the world average. In addition, 62% of the papers were co-authored with institutions in other countries/regions, underlining UCD’s role as Ireland’s global university.
As Ireland’s leader in innovation, technology transfer and commercialisation, UCD’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship recognises the importance of active participation and collaboration to exploit leading-edge research and development outputs. Supports for innovation include – the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs, – the Industry Partnership Centre and the at UCD Lyons Farm. Since 2003 UCD has provided support to over 550 companies and early-stage ventures through the services and supports provided across the university, through NovaUCD, and through business support programmes run and managed by NovaUCD.Excellence in research and innovation that delivers strong and meaningful impact is central to all we do in University College Dublin.UCD is a community of world class academics making fundamental discoveries with real, far-reaching impact for people and our planet.Company info Telephone +(353)17167777 Location BELFIELD
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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:38:47 GMT
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