Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher (AI Software Engineer / CDSS Architect)
Department: Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine/CVRI Dublin
Reporting to: Prof Osama Soliman, Deputy Director, CVRI Dublin
Location: Mater Private Network/RCSI
Contract/Duration: Specified Purpose - 18 Months
Remuneration: Aligned with the IUA Researchers PDR salary, dependent on experience
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About Our Research
RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high‑impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy.
Summary of Post
The Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) Dublin is seeking an ambitious AI Software Engineer / Postdoctoral Researcher to spearhead the translation of research‑grade AI models into a production‑ready Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS). In this role, you will be responsible for the “last mile” of innovation. You will take high‑performance deep learning models for tricuspid valve assessment and Right Ventricular (RV) function and architect the software environment required to deploy them within a clinical workflow. This involves building the infrastructure for real‑time inference, managing the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and ensuring the final tool meets the rigorous technical standards required for clinical testing and validation. Based at RCSI/CVRI, you will work at the intersection of software engineering and clinical AI to deliver a tool that standardises precision patient selection.
Key Responsibilities
CDSS Architecture: Design and build a modular, scalable software architecture for the Clinical Decision Support System that integrates multi‑modal AI outputs (Imaging and NLP).
Model Deployment: Translate research‑grade Python scripts/notebooks into optimised, production‑ready code; implement containerisation (e.g., Docker) and API structures for clinical tool integration.
Interface Development: Collaborate with clinical users to design and implement user‑friendly interfaces (UIs) that visualise complex AI metrics (e.g., TR severity and RV‑PA coupling) intuitively.
System Integration: Manage the pipeline for DICOM data ingestion and ensure the software can interface effectively with hospital imaging databases (PACS/VNA) for research validation.
Technical Documentation: Maintain rigorous documentation of the software codebase, version control, and system requirements to support future regulatory (CE/FDA) submissions.
Validation Support: Lead the technical deployment of the tool for Task 8.5, ensuring system stability during blinded comparisons by expert cardiologists.
Requirements
Essential
Qualification: PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Machine Learning deployment.
Research or industrial experience in software engineering and AI implementation.
Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in Python and standard AI frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow), alongside experience in full‑stack or backend development.
Engineering Best Practices: Proven experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and software testing methodologies.
Problem Solving: A track record of taking complex algorithms and optimising them for performance and reliability in real‑world environments.
Desirable
Experience with EHR/clinical data and imaging integration for software tools.
Knowledge of multi‑objective optimisation and time‑series analysis.
Publications in high‑impact journals related to AI deployment or software engineering.
Experience with medical imaging libraries (MONAI, SimpleITK) or web‑based medical viewers (OHIF/Cornerstone).
Familiarity with medical data standards such as DICOM and HL7/FHIR.
Previous experience developing software under Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 13485).
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal enquiries can be directed to Amy Carswell. Please note we do not accept CVs directly. For further information, please read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researchers.
Eligibility to Work in Ireland
Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who fully meet the essential criteria of the role. Candidates who require a work permit or hosting agreement are welcome to apply. Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process. Sponsorship is subject to approval by the relevant Irish authorities.
Employee Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
The Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health. The programme manages our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife. Past events have included workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight‑loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more. You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month.
Work‑Life Balance
We offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks. Employees receive 20 days of annual leave plus 6.5 days of university privilege days, awarded annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks.
Family Benefits
RCSI offers enhanced family leave to working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave. We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until the child is 18 years old. We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform. We also offer discounted Giraffe crèche services up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network.
Financial Security
Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson; employer contributions increase with length of service. Includes Death in Service up to 4 times salary, long‑term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance.
Discounted Services
Avail discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park.
Recognition
RCSI recognises contributions through awards and events such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and Research Day.
Professional Growth
Staff Learning and Development offers training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study.
Staff Networks
Support a range of staff networks, including Women’s Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers’ Network, Project Manager’s Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network, etc., fostering community and inclusivity.
Sports and Social Club
Engage in activities such as Yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, social evenings, book clubs, summer BBQs, and events like Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo. Also available are discount tickets for shows and events throughout the year.
Note: This job description may be subject to change. RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role; proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited circumstances RCSI may seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake six months’ service before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative.
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