Posted 09 August, 2026
Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Information and Communications Studies, Temporary 24 months
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 443138931
Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD School of Information and Communications Studies, Temporary 24 months
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Information and Communications Studies.
The ADAPT L&D project aims to research the design of and interaction with conversational AI chatbot agents to support learning within an industry-based software education programme. The work will specifically focus on conducting cutting edge research on the impact of Generative AI agents on learning, cognition and educational interactions as well as exploring how best to assess learners who use GenAI tools. To achieve this the project looks to hire an excellent researcher with experience leading research activities related to conversational human-AI interaction, learning, dialogue and cognition. The project is a collaboration between Research Ireland ADAPT academics (Prof. Benjamin Cowan- UCD, Assist. Prof. Giovanni Di Liberto- TCD and Prof. Claire Gubbins - UCD) and an industry partner. The researcher will be based within the HCI@UCD group (https://hci.ucd.ie/) at the School of Information & Communication Studies (https://www.ucd.ie/ics/) within University College Dublin.
Salary Range: €47,273 - €53,925 Per Annum .
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 24/08/2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.
Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Information and Communications Studies.
The ADAPT L&D project aims to research the design of and interaction with conversational AI chatbot agents to support learning within an industry-based software education programme. The work will specifically focus on conducting cutting edge research on the impact of Generative AI agents on learning, cognition and educational interactions as well as exploring how best to assess learners who use GenAI tools. To achieve this the project looks to hire an excellent researcher with experience leading research activities related to conversational human-AI interaction, learning, dialogue and cognition. The project is a collaboration between Research Ireland ADAPT academics (Prof. Benjamin Cowan- UCD, Assist. Prof. Giovanni Di Liberto- TCD and Prof. Claire Gubbins - UCD) and an industry partner. The researcher will be based within the HCI@UCD group (https://hci.ucd.ie/) at the School of Information & Communication Studies (https://www.ucd.ie/ics/) within University College Dublin.
Salary Range: €47,273 - €53,925 Per Annum .
Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 24/08/2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.
