Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Engineer within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering I-Form, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing is seeking an experienced researcher to work on a collaborative research project with an I-Form partner ValCUN company based in Belgium. The aim of the research is to study a novel liquid metal additive manufacturing process, identified as Molten Metal Deposition (MMD), developed and patented by ValCUN that uses wire feedstock, which is transformed into a fully liquid state and deposited through a nozzle onto the part being printed, with a view to process optimisation for part quality with exceptional material properties. Fixed Salary: €49,396 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 16/02/2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.