RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandOrganisation/Company RCSI - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Department Human Resources Research Field All Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 28 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionJob Title:Postdoctoral ResearcherDepartment:Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine/CVRI DublinReporting to:Prof Osama Soliman, Deputy Director, CVRI DublinLocation:Mater Private Network/RCSIContract/DurationSpecified PurposeRemuneration:Aligned with the IUA Researchers PDR salary, dependent on experienceRCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029” at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI’s newfive-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meetingthe health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventionsthat drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients andthe public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategyunites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals –with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being.For each of the last six years, RCSI hasbeen positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World UniversityRankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for “GoodHealth and Well-being” in the Times HigherEducation #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to livehealthy lives and our work to promote theconcepts ofwell-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one ofthe SundayTimes Best Places to Work in Ireland.AtRCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovationare at the heart ofeverything wedo. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportiveenvironment where everycolleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedicationto these values ensures that we foster aculture of mutualrespect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Joinus atRCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and youwill be part of a dynamic team making a realimpact on globalhealth.About Our ResearchRCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.Summary of PostThis role is based at the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) in Dublin, Mater Private Hospital in Dublin, and RCSI in Dublin We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer with a strong background in cardiovascular engineering to join our research team at RCSI Dublin. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a digital twin of the right heart and support the design, modeling, and testing of a novel Right Ventricular Assist Device (RVAD) as part of the RightHeartWise project, funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC).This position is embedded within a highly interdisciplinary team of clinicians, physiologists, and engineers, and will be central to the development of patient-specific right heart failure models and digital twin technologies aimed at optimizing RVAD performance.Specifically, the duties of the post are:The successful candidate will work as part of Prof Soliman’s Lab at both RCSI and the Mater Private Hospital.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Developing and validating lumped-parameter models of the cardiovascular system, with a focus on the right heart.Creating and refining patient-specific digital twins for right ventricular failure using multi-modal clinical data (imaging, hemodynamics, EHRs).Collaborating with cardiologists, imaging experts, and physiologists to interpret clinical data and translate it into model parameters.Supporting the design and iterative optimization of RVADs tailored to individual patient physiology.Conducting in vitro bench-top testing of RVAD prototypes under simulated physiological conditions.Assisting in data integration, model calibration, and optimization algorithm development for device personalization.Contributing to project dissemination, including conference presentations, publications, and reporting to the EIC.Qualifications – (Essential):PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Cardiovascular Engineering, or closely related field (or thesis submitted and awaiting defense).In-depth understanding of cardiovascular physiology, particularly right ventricular function and failure.Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent scientific computing languages for simulation and modeling.Proven experience in mathematical modeling of biological or physical systems.Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary clinical-engineering teams.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.Knowledge and Experience – EssentialHands-on experience with lumped-parameter cardiovascular modeling.Prior involvement in EIC/ERC-funded research projects or advanced proposal writing.Research experience in medical engineering, particularly involving patient data integration.Familiarity with clinical datasets from imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, or electronic health records.Experience with optimization algorithms and statistical methods for model fitting and personalization.Background in right heart failure pathophysiology and VAD modeling.Track record of presenting original research at international peer-reviewed conferences.Practical experience in in vitro cardiovascular device testing and benchtop simulations.Experience in regulatory science, clinical trial coordination, or medical device development.Knowledge of ISO 14155, MDR 2017/745, or FDA IDE pathway.Experience in cardiovascular imaging or animal models of heart failure.Familiarity with DICOM, in silico modelling tools, or core lab image analysis is a plus.Ability to manage timelines and contribute to multi-stakeholder coordination.We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please dosubmit an application —we’d love to hear from you.Application ProcessPlease apply online through the RCSI careers portal by the closing date, submitting your CV and cover letter.Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher.Employee BenefitsAt RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focuson our mission to Educate,nurture and discover for thebenefit of human health. RCSI truly goesabove and beyond to support itsemployees, ensuring they haveeverything they need to thrive both personally andprofessionally.Here's a glimpse of thefantastic benefitavailable:Health and Wellbeing:Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance oftaking care of both our general health and mental health. Inspire manages theEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered throughSpectrumLife. Past events heldby Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritionaladvice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance fromleading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight lossprogrammes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more.You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just€10 per month.Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial forfostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. At RCSI,we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks. Inaddition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days ofuniversity privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easterbreaks.Family Benefits:RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our workingparents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave. Wealso offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as theoption to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old. We provideaccess to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during,and afterbecominga parent. We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffecrèche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers’ Network.Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension schemewith Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with yourlength of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-termillness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor,and home insurance.Discounted Services:Avail of discounted GP services,Taxsaver commuter tickets,theBiketoWork scheme, free eyetests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen'sGreen/RCSI car park.Recognition:At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions ofour staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition,the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day.Professional Growth:RCSI’s Staff Learning and Development is committed toproviding colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach theirfull potential and thrive at work. Offerings include a comprehensive programmeof staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coachingand funding support for further study.Staff Networks:Additionally, we support a range of staff networks,including the Women’s Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents &Carers’ Network, Project Manager’s Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age FriendlyNetwork etc. These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community andinclusivity.Sports and Social Club:Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga,Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes. Enjoy social evenings, BookClubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, DublinHorse Show and Dublin Zoo. We also have a variety of discount tickets for showsand events through the year.Note: This job description may be subject to change toreflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI. Similarvacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled fromthe pool of applicants that apply for this position. RCSI is proudto be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicationsfrom all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender,civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion,age,disability or race. RCSI iscommitted to embedding equality,diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do. Thisensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined bydignity and respect. Eligibility to work in Ireland is arequirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will berequiredat a later date. Under limited and specific circumstances (research/specialist roles) RCSI may bein a position to seeka hosting agreement and/or work permits. Employeesare required to undertake 6 monthsservice in their current role beforeapplying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed inadvance by the SMT representative
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