Post Doctoral Researcher

3 days ago

Limerick, Limerick, Ireland University of Limerick Full time
Overview

Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in AI-supported Code Generation and Cognitive Processes/Models – University of Limerick. The successful candidate will be a team member within Lero (the Irish Software Research Centre) working on the ABCD project (AI-Based Code Development). The goal is to identify and improve best-practice pedagogy for AI-supported software development and to understand developers' cognitive models and information needs as they evolve code, and to derive best-practice pedagogy for educators.

Responsibilities
  • Work on the ABCD project to identify state-of-the-art cognitive models of developers and their information needs regarding source code.
  • Assess how AI-supported software development impacts cognitive models and information needs.
  • Derive best-practice guidelines for educationalists regarding pedagogical practice towards optimizing developers' understanding of code.
  • Design empirical studies to assess the impact of AI-supported code generation/evolution on cognitive models/information needs.
  • Perform studies and derive evidence on the impact of AI-supported code generation/evolution on cognitive models/information needs.
  • Disseminate results to the academic community through journal and conference articles.
  • Co-supervise PhD candidates on related projects where applicable.
Qualifications
  • A Doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics or a closely related discipline.
Detailed responsibilities and expectations

The successful candidate will contribute to the research by:

  • Identifying the state-of-the-art in terms of knowledge of developers\' cognitive models of code and their information needs.
  • Designing empirical studies to assess the impact of AI-supported code generation/evolution on those cognitive models/information needs.
  • Conducting studies and deriving evidence on impacts, and deriving empirical best practices to mitigate them.
  • Disseminating results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Research and Environment
  • Contribute to grant applications and understand the national and international research environment; engage in ongoing research and publications; and consider research impact and potential commercialisation where appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a research discipline and the operational requirements of a successful research project.
  • Ability to generate new ideas and build upon existing ideas with integrity.
  • Knowledge of Good Research Practice (ethics, research integrity, data management) and related policies.
Interpersonal and Personal Skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities; effective project collaboration.
  • Ability to manage self, time and resources; commitment to developing transferable skills and pursuing professional training through the Researcher Career Development Programme.
Application Information

Please include in your application: a letter of introduction, a current CV showing how you meet the criteria, a completed online application form, and your full title of PhD thesis and publications with web links where applicable.

Please note: A full job description is available on the University of Limerick vacancies page. Informal enquiries may be directed to the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, University of Limerick. The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 20th August 2025. Applications must be completed online before 12 noon Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Research and Education
  • Industries: Higher Education and Software Development

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