Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Post-Doctoral Researcher/Research Associate with the Translational Medical Device Lab at the University of Galway, Ireland.This position is funded by Research Ireland ARC Hub for HealthTech and is available immediately for 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of being renewed for a further 12 months.The ARC Hub for HealthTech is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern & Western Regional Programme It's a collaborative initiative between University of Galway, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, to guide academic projects in the MedTech and connected health technologies to commercial success on a national scale in conjunction with other Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the Republic of Ireland. The ARC Hub for HealthTech will support the translation of cutting-edge MedTech and connected health innovations into impactful healthcare solutions.The Translational Medical Device Lab, at University of Galway are working on a Commercialisation project, which aims to develop a novel medical device. This role will focus on device design, prototyping, and pre-clinical validation of the device. The TMDLab, established in 2015, is the first medical device lab in Ireland embedded within a regional hospital, University College Hospital Galway, and co-located with the HRB Clinical Research Facility. The lab actively bridges the gap between academic research and industry best practices, helping to translate novel designs into real-world medical devices through structured methodologies like BioDesign, iCORPs, and Lean development. The lab offers a collaborative innovation ecosystem, with strong ties to Galway's thriving MedTech industry—a recognised global hub. This ecosystem supports technology licensing, spin-outs, and clinical evaluation of new medical devices. The lab is currently engaged in multiple active projects in collaboration with several MedTech companies, providing researchers with direct exposure to industry-driven challenges and opportunities for real-world impact.Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 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 3rd February 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