[AISWorld] Post Doctoral position in University College Cork, Ireland

[Phil O'Reilly]

*Post-Doctoral Researcher*

Job Posted: 20 Dec 2012
Closing Date for Applications: 09 Jan 2013
Department: Business Information Systems
Contract Type: Fixed Term Whole-Time
Job Type: Research
Salary: €33,975

*Position Summary*

B-MIDEA’s goal is to create a Decision Support Application which
incorporates prediction and simulation capabilities enabling organisations
to analyse product innovations and predict the optimal route to market for
same. B-MIDEA will be designed specifically for the Financial Services
Sector. The project is funded by the Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation
Research Fund for a period of 2 years*. The successful candidate will have
the opportunity to work with a well-established network of leading
international researchers and companies in the Financial Services Sector.
Dr. Philip O’Reilly is the Primary Investigator responsible for managing
B-MIDEA, with Dr. Lawrence Dooley and Dr. Aidan Duane (Waterford Institute
of Technology WIT) acting as research collaborators on the project.

* The post duration is initially 12 months. Funding for B-MIDEA is awarded
in two phases. The award for phase 1 has been granted, after which the
project will be assessed. A successful assessment will lead to the second
phase of at least 12 months.



*Key Duties and Responsibilities*

This title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will
be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual
goals in terms of the research project and their own career development.
The researcher will be mentored by the Principal Investigator (PI).  It is
expected that the researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the
Post-Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be
eligible to compete for a Senior Post-Doctoral post advertised by the
University.

The ideal Post-Doctoral candidate should have a research record in software
development and support environments. The ideal candidate will be able to
demonstrate an ability to both undertake advanced research and build
high-quality prototype systems, under the direction of the research team.
The successful candidate will also be expected to make a strong
contribution to the team's publication activities. Candidates should have
achieved (or expect to achieve by the start date) a PhD in Computer
Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and must have a keen
interest in delivering high-quality research. The primary focus of the
Post- Doctoral Researcher will be research, however a particular emphasis
during this stage should include;

To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and
direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.

To engage in appropriate training and professional development
opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator in order to develop
research skills and competencies.

To gain experience in grant writing.

To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they
are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision
of a Principal Investigator.

To Draw up Detailed Technical Specifications as required.

To undertake Software Design and Protoyping

To become familiar with the publication process.

To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management,
business skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).

To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research
group, School or College.

To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying
for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these
students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic
supervisor.

To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.

To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the
general scope and level of the post.

To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the
financial management of a research project.



*Criteria*

A PhD qualification.

Appropriate research experience.

Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.

A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.

Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.

Ability to work well within a team.



*For Informal Enquiries on the post candidates should contact via email:*

Name: Dr Philip O’Reilly

Title: Principal Investigator

Email Address: Philip.OReilly at ucc.ie

Phone: +353 21 4903833


To Apply:

Please submit a short cover letter and C.V. to Philip O’Reilly, Dr,
Philip.OReilly at ucc.ie, +353 21 4903833, on or before the closing date
9thJanuary, 2013.

Supplementary Information on the Department and the post is available at
the following URL: www.ucc.ie
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