Position Overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed‑term position as an experimental biomechanics Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate with Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering at the University of Galway, Ireland.
This position is funded by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) and is available for up to 24 months from the earliest suitable start date.
Lab and Programme
The post will be based within the Bio‑Electromechanics research programme of the Translational Medical Device Lab (TMDLab), an award‑winning multidisciplinary group of over 25 researchers co‑located across the HRB Translational Research Facility at Galway University Hospital and the Alice Perry Engineering Building. The lab has a strong track record in first‑in‑human studies, patented technologies, and industry collaboration.
The Bio‑Electromechanics programme is led by Co‑Director Dr Eoghan Dunne. His research focuses on how mechanical forces fundamentally alter the electrical behaviour of biological tissue, aiming to redefine how electromagnetic energy is measured and applied in clinical settings. His work combines rigorous biophysical modelling with hands‑on medical device development and has contributed to technologies in cardiac ablation, cancer treatment and minimally invasive interventions. Dr Dunne has secured over €5 million in competitive funding and published in leading journals including IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.
Researchers joining this environment will work on high‑impact problems within a clinically connected ecosystem, with strong mentorship, access to translational infrastructure and clear pathways toward both academic and commercial impact.
Salary
Research Associate/Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale: €46,805 – €59,654 per annum (subject to the project’s funding limitations) and pro rata for shorter or part‑time contracts.
Default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale; this may be reviewed and adjusted based on evidence of prior equivalent experience, subject to the maximum of the scale.
Closing Date
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 22/05/2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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