Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate - DigiStent, 1 FTE, School of Engineering, 011947

Organisation/Company University of Galway Research Field Engineering " Computer engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 11 Sep 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/London) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 011947 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate with the Translational Medical Device Lab at the University of Galway, Ireland.

The Translational Medical Device Lab (TMD Lab) at University of Galway is an interdisciplinary research lab spanning medicine, science and engineering that develops diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices with a tangible impact on patient care. Located within University Hospital Galway in the Lambe Translational Research Facility and co-located with the HRB Clinical Research Facility, the lab gives researchers direct access to clinical expertise and patient populations. By adopting industry best practices in device development and clinical evaluation, the TMD Lab bridges the gap between academic research and commercial application while supporting Ireland's indigenous medtech industry.

This position is funded by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation through Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) and is available from immediately to the contract end date of 30.09.2027.

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate salary scale €47,273 - €60,250 per annum, (subject to the project's funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project's funding limitations), where evidence of prior years' equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 11th September 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

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