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Post Summary:
The purpose of this role is to design, lead and implement a defined programme of research and full stack software engineering in support of the Abilta project, developing, evaluating and translating innovative AI-enabled technologies into robust, scalable applications. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Fellow – Full Stack Developer will exercise a high degree of independence in shaping and delivering the research programme, contributing to the project's technical architecture, software development, dissemination of findings and overall research impact. The postholder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of researchers, technologists, user experience experts and industry partners, while conducting all research in accordance with the University's Research Integrity Policy and other relevant policies. The training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract
Closing Date: 16th September 2026 at 12 noon.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted through the Trinity College Dublin online recruitment portal: tcd.ie/hr/vacancies.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- A full Curriculum Vitae (maximum four pages) detailing qualifications, professional experience, achievements
- A cover letter outlining the applicant's motivation for their application and suitability for the role. This must be completed and uploaded under the document section of the application.
- Contact details of two professional references.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post or programme should be made to Tom Pollack,
[email protected]
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