24 Months, Fixed Term Full-Time Post Position Summary We are now looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the nasc research team and participate in our vibrant research community here at CSIT. The appointee will work on a project focused on next-generation communication and sensing technologies for enhancing safety and performance in intelligent networked systems. The appointee is expected to make significant contributions to the research agenda of the SHIELD project. SHIELD investigates advanced methods for improving the awareness, reliability, and responsiveness of future connected systems operating in complex urban environments. The project explores novel communication, sensing, and data-driven techniques to support safer and more adaptive interactions among heterogeneous road users. The research will be carried out under the supervision of Principal Investigator Dr. Md Noor-A-Rahim. We welcome applications from researchers with an established publication track record, appropriate to their career stage. Candidates are expected to have experience in one or more of the following areas, such as: wireless networks/communications, machine learning/vision, intelligent transportation systems, intelligent sensing/localization, or signal processing. This position provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive research team at University College Cork (UCC), working within the large-scale national CONNECT research centre, hosted by UCC's new nasc research centre and under the supervision of high-profile professors and academics in the area of future communication networks and intelligent systems. The Centre comprises approximately 50 people working on networks, security and systems research. CSIT is a large, research-focused school, participating in many major national and international research collaborations, and with extremely strong links to industry partners. The School of Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT) at UCC is part of four major Irish SFI-funded research centres: CONNECT - Centre for Future Networks & Communications, Insight - Centre for Data Analytics, Lero - Irish Software Research Centre, CONFIRM - Research Centre for Smart Manufacturing, and it is also hosting two large doctoral training centres (CRT ADVANCE and CRT AI). Achievement of the expected progression within Post Doc and Senior Post Doc is transferable between the Irish HEI's. This can be reflected in the starting pay of a PD researcher. Similarly, as the PD scheme is an intergenerational training scheme completion of PD1 or PD 2 levels in one HEI will normally render that researcher ineligible for appointment at a similar level in another Irish HEI Researcher Career Development Framework | Irish Universities Association Project Title: SHIELD: Intelligent Reflecting Surface for Enhanced Integrated Sensing and Communication to Protect Vulnerable Road Users Post Duration: 24 Months, Full-Time Post. (The position will initially be offered for 24 months, with the possibility of extension up to 48 months contingent on the continued availability of funding). Salary: Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary: €46,306 - €52,863 p.a. (IUA PD1 Salary Scale) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr MD Noor-A-Rahim, School of Computer Science & Information Technology. Email: Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title and project name. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Interviews will be held online the week after the closing date for application. No late applications will be accepted. Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on university approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector. UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a university we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at / and initiatives at / and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.