Associate Professor in Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and Society

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Post Summary: The School of Medicine seeks to appoint a 1.0 FTE Associate Professor in Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and Society to provide academic leadership at a moment of profound technological transformation in healthcare and higher education. This is a strategic joint appointment between the School of Medicine and the University. The postholder will devote approximately half of their activity to establishing institutional capability in Digital Health, AI and Connected Health within medicine. The other half will be dedicated to a new university-wide initiative, currently in development, that will explore how artificial intelligence may fundamentally reshape learning, universities, knowledge creation and professional formation. The postholder will be expected to play a formative role in shaping this initiative from its earliest stages.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract*

*This employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the appointment is required to deliver a defined, specific and time-limited, programme to establish a university-wide ecosystem for responsible AI innovation in medicine, education and research. When the specific programme of work is completed, there will no longer be a need for the role.

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow this link:  http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf  

Salary: Appointment will be made on Associate Professor Salary Scale commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€93,914 - €121,273 per annum]  https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Closing Date: 12^th November at 12 noon (Irish Time). 

How to apply: Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter (maximum one page)

• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement (maximum two pages)
• Research and Scholarship Statement (maximum two pages)
• Vision Statement outlining how they would contribute to building capacity in Connected Health, Digital Health and AI Literacy within Trinity College Dublin (maximum two pages)

Please note:

• Candidates who do not submit the above application documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
• Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview. 

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Colin Doherty, Professor Consultant, Clinical Medicine, E: CDOHERT@tcd.ie 

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

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