AI & Machine Learning Research Assistant

Join the Agri-Immanence project team! Applications are invited for a full-time fixed term position as a Research Assistant in the AgriBiosciences, Food Security & Climate Change research group at the University of Galway, Ireland.

This position is funded by Research Ireland and is available from 1st January 2027 to contract end date of 31st December 2027.

The research group conducts interdisciplinary research and innovation activities in AgriBiosciences, Food Security & Climate Resilience, combining scientific expertise and emerging technologies to support sustainable agricultural production. The Agri-Immanence Project is developing an AI-powered prediction and decision-support platform for greenhouse growers, integrating agricultural and environmental data, machine learning and digital twin technologies to improve resource efficiency, production management and sustainability.

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €34,129 – €44,311 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 12th November 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Apply directly on the University of Galway website under “Research Vacancies”.