Postdoctoral Researcher (NLP & Data Extraction Automation Engineer)

Post Date : 22-Mar-2026 Close Date : 07-Apr-2026 Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher (NLP & Data Extraction Automation Engineer) Department: Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine/CVRI Dublin Reporting to: Prof Osama Soliman, Deputy Director, CVRI Dublin Location: Mater Private Network/RCSI Contract/Duration: Specified Purpose – 12 months Remuneration: Aligned with the IUA Researchers PDR salary, dependent on experience RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029” at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI’s new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals – with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks first in the world for “Good Health and Well-being” in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2025. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. About Our Research RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development. Summary of Post Based at the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) in Dublin, Mater Private Hospital in Dublin, and RCSI in Dublin.   This role is central to the CroíValve (DUO MAX) project, which aims to develop and validate a precision risk stratification model for patients undergoing tricuspid valve treatment. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) focuses on leveraging advanced AI to overcome the limitations of traditional cardiovascular imaging, such as variability and radiation exposure. By integrating NLP and data analytics, the project seeks to automate the extraction of critical data from Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and clinical reports to power a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) that standardizes workflows and enhances patient selection. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact scientific objectives, including the development of deep learning algorithms for automated leak quantification and the non-invasive assessment of Right Ventricular (RV) function. Specifically, the duties of the post are: The applicant will work as part of Prof. Soliman’s lab at both RCSI and Mater Private Hospital. Key Responsibilities •       Extract and structure critical data from non-imaging sources, specifically Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and clinical reports. •       Create multi-modal datasets that integrate extracted text data with other clinical sources to power advanced patient selection features. •       Develop NLP pipelines to automate the processing of unstructured medical narratives and clinical documentation. •       Design and implement data analytics frameworks to support outcome prediction features within a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS). •       Collaborate with clinical and imaging teams to ensure data harmonisation and the accuracy of extracted clinical features. •       Prepare scientific reports, manuscripts, and presentations detailing the methodology and results of NLP and data analytics workflows. •       Support the PI in fulfilling technical required reports. Requirements Essential •       PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field with a focus on NLP. •       Research or industrial experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP). •       Demonstrated expertise in extracting and structuring information from complex, non-imaging medical sources (e.g., EHRs, clinical reports). •       Proficiency in Python and/or R, with deep knowledge of NLP libraries and frameworks. •       Proven track record in applying machine learning or AI to large-scale clinical datasets. Desirable •       Experience with Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) and outcome prediction modeling. •       Knowledge of time-series analysis and how longitudinal data interacts with text-based clinical insights. •       Record of publications in high-impact journals or top-tier AI/NLP conferences. •       Familiarity with data privacy and ethical considerations regarding the use of sensitive patient EHR data. We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you. Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Informal Enquiries can be directed to Amy Carswell: amy.carswell@materprivate.ie Please note we do not accept CVs directly. Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher. Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. Eligibility to Work in Ireland Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who fully meet the essential criteria of the role. Candidates who require a work permit or hosting agreement are welcome to apply. Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process. Please note that sponsorship is subject to approval by the relevant Irish authorities and role-specific eligibility. Employee Benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefits available: Health and Wellbeing: •       Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health. Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife. Past events held by Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more. •       You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month. Work –Life Balance: •       Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks. In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks. Family Benefits: •       RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave. We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old. We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent. We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crèche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers’ Network. Financial Security: •       Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance. Discounted Services: •       Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park. Recognition: •       At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day. Professional Growth: •       RCSI’s Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work. Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study. Staff Networks: •       Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women’s Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers’ Network, Project Manager’s Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc. These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity. Sports and Social Club: •       Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes. Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo. We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year. Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position.  RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize 5-Postdoctoral Researcher PD1 to PD2 (NLP Data Extraction Automation Engineer) M1 to M12.pdf 459 Return to Search Apply for Job