Postdoctoral Researcher (x2) – Renewable Energy, School of Computer Science, College of Science and Engineering (University of Galway 065-24)
Offer DescriptionApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two full-time fixed term positions as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the at the University of Galway. The University of Galway is a university with a strong focus on research, and a growing international profile, ranking among the top 1% of universities in the world.These positions are available from 1st of October 2024 for one year with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance. The position will be under the direction of within his in the :There have been many high-profile achievements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms in recent years, demonstrating their effectiveness. This project will develop new AI algorithms and apply these methods to the agriculture sector in Ireland, focusing on dairy farming. Dairy farming is a very energy intensive form of farming. In order to decarbonise the dairy farming sector, it is necessary to better integrate renewable energy generation into dairy farming. This project will develop and apply AI methods to effectively integrate renewable generation into dairy farming, by combining it with recent technological developments in the energy sector. This project will investigate a range of topics relating to AI (deep learning, reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, and agent-based modelling) and energy systems (energy modelling, renewable energy, energy management, and energy in agriculture).Job Description:The successful candidate will develop new AI algorithms and apply these methods to challenges relating to integrating renewable energy into dairy farming.Duties:
Qualifications/Skills required:Essential Requirements:
Desirable Requirements:
Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher €42,782 – €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.Start date: Position is available from 1st October 2024.Continuing Professional Development/Training:Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment – see for further information.Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available onFor information on moving to Ireland please seeInformal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Karl Mason,To Apply:Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr. Karl Mason:Please put reference number University of Galway 065-24 in subject line of e-mail application.Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) Tuesday, 30th April 2024Interviews will be held remotelyWe reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment.RequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Agricultural engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Galway Country Europe GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailkarl.mason@universityofgalway.ieContact State/ProvinceIreland CityGalway WebsiteStreetUniversity Road Postal CodeH91 TK33 E-Mailrecruit@universityofgalway.ieSTATUS: EXPIRED
€42782 – 54965 per year
Galway
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 06:44:46 GMT
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