Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Organisation/Company University of Limerick Department Department of Computer Science & Information Systems Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 11 Jun 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 076228 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students.
With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.
JOB SYNOPSIS:
Project Title: Giving Voice: Socio-Environmental Software Design With and For Unheard Communities and Entities Institution/Center: Interaction Design Centre, in collaboration with the REWORLDING MSCA EU Doctoral Network Position
Project Summary: This position supports a pioneering research programme aimed at expanding participation in the design and research of software technologies that serve vulnerable or traditionally underrepresented actors—such as autistic individuals, visually impaired children and adolescents, and even non-human entities like endangered species or fragile ecosystems. Building on the foundations laid by the REWORLDING EU MSCA Doctoral Network (link), the programme critically explores how to meaningfully give voice to these "others" within technological research and design processes. It does so by engaging two core research questions: How can we hear these voices? This includes investigating methods for collecting and amplifying the wishes, needs, and perspectives of marginalized or non-verbal actors through tools such as participatory sensing, IoT for sustainability, and analysis/retrieval of data from open APIs or independent and multiple data sources (including live sensor data and online Open Data). How can we translate these voices into design? This line of inquiry focuses on techniques for turning collected data into actionable insights through approaches such as data visualization, information representation and controversy mapping. Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a motivated researcher with experience or interest in inclusive design, participatory research, HCI, IX, UX or software engineering. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as the project involves working closely with diverse communities and research teams.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Research Assistant in Socio-Environmental Software Design – Specific Purpose Contract
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 11th June 2025.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
Please note your applicationmustinclude:
A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
Are you currently legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland?
If you are not currently an EEA Citizen and have stated you are currently legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland. You MUST upload a copy of your current Visa and Work permit in the attachments section application form, or your application will not be processed.
Please note your current work authorisation status must allow you to fulfil the terms of the contract on offer.
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
Pension Abatement
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Please click on the Apply button below for the full job description and application instructions.
* A Masters’ Degree (Level 9 NFQ) inHuman Computer Interaction, Interaction/Participatory design, Software Engineering.
* Experience in data retrieval (e.g. open API, sensors, multiple data sources, Cloud)and visualisation.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience with multidisciplinary and design oriented research.
* Possesses sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline.
* Knowledge of research processes, methods and techniques.
* Computer /IT literacy and statistical proficiency (as appropriate.
Specific Requirements
* A Doctoral Degree (level 10 NFQ) inHuman Computer Interaction, Interaction/Participatory design, Software Engineering.
* Experiences in working and collaborating in European projects.
Additional Information
Benefits at the University of Limerick
Employees of the University of Limerick receive a variety of benefits including:
* Employee wellness is a priority and a number of initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees, see more at Be Well at UL .
* Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.
Selection process
Recruitment Procedures used atthe University of Limerick (UL)
The University of Limerick is committed to the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) of Researchers. The University of LimerickPolicy for the Recruitment of Staffwhich reflects the principals of OTM-R is available on the UL Policy Hub. Full information on OTM-R at the University of Limerick is available here.
The University of Limerick uses a three-stage recruitment procedure: screening, shortlisting and interview.
Screening: Initially applications for an advertised position are screened to determine if applicants have met the ‘Essential Criteria’ as outlined in the advertised job description. Only candidates who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ will progress beyond this stage.
Shortlisting:Depending on the number of applications remaining, it may not be possible to interview every candidate who has passed the screening process. Therefore, at this stage the Selection Board for this position may review the applications which have passed screening and will select a final shortlist of candidates who in their view were most closely aligned to the post as advertised.
Interview: Once a shortlist has been finalised, all applicants will be notified of the status of their application. The final shortlist of candidates will then be invited to interview. We aim to provide at least one week’s notice to all candidates. The interview process may take the format of a standard interview and may also include a presentation – if so, you will be provided with details of this in your invitation to interview letter.Candidates may interview in person or also via video link – Microsoft Teams.
GeneralRecruitment Timelines
Please note that applications for all vacancies must be submitted online at www.ul.ie/hrvacancies in advance of 12 noon Irish Standard Time on the advertised closing date. We aim to complete the screening process within one week of the closing date, and the shortlisting process within a further week. Therefore we aim to be in touch with all candidates within one month of the closing date.
Please note these timelines may vary based on various factors including the number of applications received.
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