Reference Number: 011913
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
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 Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland and is available from 01.10.2026 to the contract end date of 31.07.2027.
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.
Research Salary Scales - University of Galway
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 24/08/2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
*Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement
Where to apply
Website: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/human-resources/links/011913/
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Internal Application form(s) needed
011913 Full Job Description.pdf English (379.78 KB - PDF)
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Galway
Country: Ireland
Contact
State/Province: Ireland
City: Galway
Website: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/
Street: University Road
Postal Code: H91 TK33
E-Mail: recruit@universityofgalway.ie
