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Research Assistants (2)  – EPICS  

School of Engineering – Center for Computational, Cognitive & Connected Imaging (C31)  

Ref. No. 010728: Research Assistant x2 – EPICS  

JOB ADVERTISEMENT  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time,  research assistant positions. These are initially offered on a fixed-term 24 month contract at the Center for Computational, Cognitive and Connected Imaging (C3I) in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway.     

These positions are funded by the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) and are available from December 2024. Successful candidates will join a team of 4-5 researchers working on algorithm development and building data infrastructure for the EPICS ( Event-camera based Platform for In Cabin Sensing) project. The project goal is to deliver a privacy aware, low cost, low power, intelligent in cabin neuromorphic sensing platform capable to perform the analytics required for after-market automotive specific applications, such as driver safety enhancement, intelligent insurance, intelligent fleet monitoring, and automotive surveillance.   

This appointment is at 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) and is initially a contract research position for 2 years (subject to extension) .  

The C3I Center is led by the #1 Irish Researcher in the field of Computer Science/Engineering, Prof. Peter Corcoran.   Research at C3I spans a wide range of topics in Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence. Applications of this research can be found in consumer devices, automotive systems and, most recently smart-toys. Details on recent research are available in the projects and publications sections of the C3I website. The group works with industry to apply state-of-art Edge-AI solutions, develop improved training methodologies and prove the validity and evaluate the performance of emerging data-synthesis techniques.    

The EPICS project is a collaboration between FotoNation and CameraMatics , two Irish SME’s, with RPO support, and will bring to the market an alternative platform sensing solution based on a new imaging sensor, called neuro-morphic vision sensor combined with an advanced Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This bio-inspired sensor does not provide a conventional image frame or video stream, but instead senses pixel-level changes/events. This camera can detect small local changes and has a much faster response time than conventional video cameras.   

The University of Galway/C3I contributions to EPICS are primarily focused on the research elements for building neuromorphic data infrastructure and associated development of novel neural algorithms and methods for analysing the neuromorphic event-stream from these sensors. There is also a work package that will focus on the evaluation of Data Privacy, Security and Ethical Aspects of neuromorphic visions systems. This work package can also include elements of AI Explainability.  

Salary: These posts are offered from point 8-15 on the Research Assistant scale, €35,016 - € 42,473 per annum, and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. The offer will be dependent on the candidates experience and suitability for the post. Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at Research Associate level.   

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 15/11/2024 . Interviews are planned for mid/end November. (Applications may be considered after this closing date if the positions are not filled – status will be updated on the C3I website.)  

JOB DESCRIPTION  

The successful candidates will work as a member of the EPICS project team. Research activities will be determined within the project team and under guidance from a Research Fellow and Post-Doctoral researcher working on the project. A background in deep learning and neural network models is essential with some experience in working with multi-modal imaging (NIR, thermal, event-camera or 60 GHz radars) is an advantage.   

Successful candidates will perform training of a range of advanced neural models and execute a range of performance testing on these models. Some generation and both manual and automated annotation of synthetic data samples will comprise part of this activity. Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch and TensorFlow is essential. A background in computer vision or equivalent advanced signal processing with neural network models is essential. Some experience in technical report writing and/or drafting of research papers is also essential. Candidates are expected to have near native fluency in the English language.   

Duties: The successful candidates will perform the following activities.   

• Conduct literature and database searches and interpret and present the findings of the literature searches to the team as appropriate.  
• Actively participate as a member of the EPICS research team and assist the team to conduct experiments and evaluate new neural models.   
• Write up results from their research activity (e.g. as periodic project reports) for review by PI, including preparing technical reports, conclusions and recommendations.  
• Contribute to the publication of findings.  
• Provide input into the research project’s dissemination, in whatever form (report, papers, chapters, book) as directed by the PI/project leader.  
• Contribute to teaching /tutoring/mentoring in the School of Engineering under the supervision of a fulltime academic member of the School  
• Develop their own career reputation and career development  
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post   

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  

Essential Requirements:   

• Primary degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics.   
• Postdoctoral degree and at least 4 years postdoctoral research experience with relevant project experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of research experience post primary degree with at least 4 of the 10 years being industry research experience   
• Strong programming background and extensive experience working with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or TensorFlow.  
• Project level experience with computer vision or equivalent advanced signal processing, based on neural network models.  
• Good fluency in technical English, both spoken and written.  .    

Desirable Requirements:   

• Project or work experience with advanced neural networking techniques or architectures (autoencoders, GANs, Transformers, Diffusion models, Model fine-tuning, Ablation Studies, Spiking NNs, etc).  
• Data Analytics experience, in particular with building, annotating or cleaning of research datasets for computer vision, advanced signal analysis or equivalent.   
• Project/research experience in multi-modal imaging or equivalent (NIR, thermal, LWIR, event-camera, 60 GHz radar or 3D lidar sensing/imaging).   
• Co-authored research publications in recognized peer-reviewed conferences or journals (the candidate is not expected to be lead author).   
• Relevant experience with embedded systems or devices such as Raspberry PI, Jetson Nano or equivalent (ideally computer vision or signal-processing based project work on such systems).   
• Experience with generative data techniques  

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE  for further information. Exceptional candidates may be offered the opportunity to register for PhD studies based on the research work undertaken as part of EPICS.   

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Research Assistant - Quantum Algorithms Scientist Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC), Ref. No. University of Galway 015-24

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time specific purpose position as a Research Assistant - Quantum Algorithms Scientist with the Irish Centre for High End Computing (ICHEC) at the University of Galway, Ireland. The position is available immediately, with flexibility to partly work from home in Ireland at our Dublin or Galway office.

Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC)

ICHEC is Ireland’s national centre for High-Performance Computing (HPC) providing digital infrastructure capabilities and expertise through R&D engagements and skills development programmes to academia, industry and public sector organisations.

With a highly ambitious leading-edge Strategy for 2021-2025, ICHEC provides infrastructure services and expertise in HPC and data intelligence to develop efficient platforms, solutions and services based on technologies including AI, high performance data analytics, Earth Observation, quantum computing and cybersecurity across several sectors including environmental sciences, healthcare, agriculture, energy, financial services and ICT.

ICHEC works in close partnership with a number of national and international researchers, enterprises and public authorities for joint R&D, skills development, and provisioning HPC and data services to accelerate their digital transformation and green transition.

For more details reach out to our Centre Technical Manager, Dr. Venkatesh Kannan or visit  www.ichec.ie .

Job Description:

The successful candidate will work on current or future projects as a part of the ICHEC Quantum Computing Activity which is one of the leading Quantum Computing Programmes in Ireland and Europe, working in close collaboration with national and international research groups and enterprise partners in quantum computing technologies and its application.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• work in R&D projects focusing on quantum-enabled algorithms and software libraries;
• work in close collaboration with external partners from research organisations and industry;
• interact with other tasks and project partners to gather requirements, discuss design and implementation;
• contribute to developing learning material and tutorials for training courses;
• contribute to other quantum computing projects and skills development activities at ICHEC at national and European levels.
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post.

This is a role for a highly motivated problem-solver, with a creative and analytical mind to build new solutions that will have a global impact.

Qualifications/Skills required: 

Essential Requirements: 

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a domain relevant to quantum information, quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or similar (including tutoring, teaching).
• Experience with quantum algorithms: QFT, HHL, VQE, QAOA, Quantum Monte Carlo, Quantum Random Walks, machine learning, graph analytics, etc.
• Experience in at least one quantum programming or software development toolkit/framework such as IBM Qiskit, Atos QLM, Intel-QS, Google Cirq, Xanadu Pennylane, or others.
• Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, C, C++, Julia, or similar.

Desirable Requirements: 

• Experience with modelling and simulating physics-based systems, or quantum computer/simulator modelling or noise characterisation.
• Experience with classical machine learning – deep learning, reinforcement learning, etc.
• Knowledge of working on HPC systems, CI/CD pipeline and tools.
• Exposure to Agile/PRINCE2 project management frameworks.

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post

Salary : Research Assistant salary scale €30,025 - €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)  

Start date : Position is available immediately. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training : 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see  HERE  for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on  Research at University of Galway  

For information on moving to Ireland please see  www.euraxess.ie   

Further information about ICHEC is available at  www.ichec.ie

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to  [email protected]   

Application Instructions

Applications to include a 1-page motivation letter, CV ( max. 3 pages ), and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail ( in a single PDF only ) to  [email protected]  

Please put reference number  University of Galway 015-24  in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is (Irish Time) Monday, February 12, 2024

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment 

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