JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

University College Dublin

UCD School of Economics
Economics
Ad Astra Fellow - Lecturer/Assistant Professor in AI and Data Science in Economics

JOE ID Number: 2025-01_111475607
Date Posted: 02/01/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Ad Astra Fellow - Lecturer/Assistant Professor in AI and Data Science in Economics
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Dublin, IRELAND
JEL Classifications:
C1 -- Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
C8 -- Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs
Keywords:
AI
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Econometrics
Applied Microeconomics
Data Analytics
Salary Range: 95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533 Per Annum Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines
Full Text of JOE Listing:

UCD seeks a researcher with a strong agenda at the intersection of economics, AI, and data science. They will apply cutting-edge AI and machine learning methods to address policy-relevant topics in economics, enhancing UCD's leadership.

The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research, teach innovative modules in AI and data science for economics students, and contribute to large-scale interdisciplinary research initiatives. The role will involve collaborations with research groups across UCD, fostering applications for major funding calls, and advancing research at the frontier of economics and AI.

Candidate will disseminate their research widely and deliver impact through engagement with government, industry, and the wider community. They will establish partnerships with government agencies and Dublin’s thriving tech, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors. Candidate will develop accessible teaching materials and outreach initiatives to make AI-based methods and insights available to policymakers, industry professionals, and the public.

95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533 pa
Appointment made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Informal enquiries: Prof. Benjamin Elsner (econhead@ucd.ie).

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 21 February 2025.

Additional information: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 02/20/2025
Reference Instructions:
Please note: the eRecruitment system only requests the names of two referees. The full list of 3 referees should be included in the text of your application.