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Organisation/Company: Dublin City UniversityDepartment: Human ResourcesResearch Field: OtherResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: Postdoc PositionsCountry: IrelandApplication Deadline: 24 Oct 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programmeReference Number: #002732Offer DescriptionResearch Centre: Insight SFI Research Centre for Data AnalyticsLevel on Framework: Level 1Dublin City UniversityDublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University, known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners.DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties across three academic campuses in North Dublin. The University is recognized for its innovative approach to teaching and learning, offering a transformative student experience that develops highly sought-after graduates.DCU is a research-intensive University and hosts several SFI-funded Research Centres, participating in various European and international research partnerships. The University excels in technology transfer, reflected by its licensing of intellectual property.As a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, helping staff and students to thrive and increasing access to education.Researchers are required to participate in the DCU Research Career Framework, which provides professional development opportunities.BackgroundThe Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics is an SFI funded Research Centre, collaborating with several partner institutions to create a critical mass of over 400 researchers focused on data analytics technologies in key application domains such as Health, Internet of Things, and Sustainability.The €150m Centre is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and various industry and EU partners, addressing challenges in Connected Health and the Discovery Economy.RoleIn partnership with Etsy, the Insight Centre at DCU seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for a project aimed at enhancing content moderation on Etsy's platform, focusing on the Content Analysis for Trust & Safety (CATS) system.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Principal Investigators (PIs) in:Model Development: Extend the CATS system by developing and implementing machine learning models.Research & Innovation: Apply neural network architectures to address challenges in content moderation.Dataset Management: Work with large datasets to ensure accurate predictions.Performance Optimization: Continuously train and fine-tune models for high performance.Collaboration: Work with Etsy's Content Evaluation Engineering team and contribute to publications.Deliverables: Contribute to project milestones and assist PhD students.Participate in Insight Centre activities and carry out administrative work as necessary.Prepare project outputs and deliver research according to project schedules.Attend and present results at project meetings.Minimum RequirementsApplicants should have a PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related area. Desirable experience includes Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, or image processing.SkillsPublished work in relevant conferences or journals.Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).Strong coding skills in Python or similar languages.Ability to communicate research findings effectively.Excellent written and oral proficiency in English.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload.Assessment CompetenciesDiscipline knowledge and Research skills: Conduct a specific programme of research.Understanding the Research Environment: Awareness of funding bodies and grant applications.Communicating Research: Ability to present and publish research.Managing & Leadership skills: Potential to manage a research project.The postholder will be required to undertake essential compliance training and other training as needed.Salary Scale:IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale - €44,347 - €56,764, commensurate with qualifications and experience.Informal Enquiries:Professor Tomas Ward, School of Computing, Dublin City University.Application Procedure:Please submit your application through the online system. Ensure all application items are uploaded to avoid an incomplete application.Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality of treatment in its recruitment processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr