Overview
Applications are invited for Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, 1FTE, Specific purpose Contract, Contract Type B at University of Galway.
The University of Galway is currently advertising two related positions:
(i) Permanent Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering position (Ref. #: );
(ii) specific-purpose Contract in Biomedical Engineering position (Ref. #: ).
If you wish to be considered for both of these positions, you must submit two separate applications.
The University seeks to appoint an internationally leading individual with outstanding research track-records in Biomedical Engineering.
Research expertise may fall under a broad range of areas, including but not limited to medical device design, experimental and computational cell and tissue mechanobiology, biomaterials, computational biomechanics and digital-twin development for next generation medical innovation.
It is expected that the successful candidate will develop outstanding research programmes in Biomedical Engineering, working with colleagues across the University's disciplines and research institutes, in addition to developing a strong network of leading international collaborators.
It is also expected that the successful candidate will develop strong collaborations with the medical technology industry.
The Galway region is a major global hub for the Med-Tech industry.
Several leading multinational medical device companies have established European headquarters in the region, and there is an extensive community of indigenous innovative start-up companies.
The University is part of this vibrant Med-Tech ecosystem and has developed an extensive collaborative network between industry and academic partners.
This ecosystem provides a platform to foster highly impactful fundamental and translational collaborative research.
The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic visions of the University of Galway and the College of Science and Engineering.
Specifically, they will contribute to research, teaching, student project supervision, and programme administration across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Biomedical Engineering and the School of Engineering.
The candidate will work with colleagues across relevant disciplines and research institutes and contribute to the strong research capacity in Biomedical Engineering, including clusters in biomechanics, biomaterials, medical devices, mechanobiology and related fields, including Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Researchers from the School of Engineering at University of Galway play leading roles in national research centres and networks including the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation and CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices.
The successful candidate will be expected to apply for major funding awards from sources such as Research Ireland, the European Research Council and Horizon Europe, and to develop national and international collaborations with academia and industry.
The appointee will disseminate their work through high-quality peer-reviewed journals, high-impact conferences, and workshops.
The appointee will be required to make significant contributions to the teaching programmes in Biomedical Engineering at University of Galway.
Teaching duties will include undergraduate and postgraduate modules, student project supervision, and administration across the Discipline of Biomedical Engineering, the School of Engineering, and the College of Science and Engineering.
Primary teaching responsibilities may include medical device design, drug delivery, biomaterials, cell and tissue bioengineering, computational biomechanics and machine learning.
In addition to developing and delivering taught modules, supervision and mentorship of Masters-level research projects is a key component of the role.
The Successful Candidate Shall Possess
A primary degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline;
A PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline;
Experience in third-level teaching, including lecturing, lab supervision and student supervision;
A developing high-potential research track-record with a developing publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals, a developing track-record in research funding, and potential to develop a strong research programme in Biomedical Engineering;
An ability to conduct management in a public service university environment;
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and an ability and commitment to develop collaborative relationships with other academic staff in teaching and research objectives in Biomedical Engineering;
A strong commitment to working with colleagues within established research centres and groups and a willingness to develop and lead new research activity and groups;
A strong commitment to contributing to the development and delivery of established and new postgraduate taught programmes and modules;
A strong commitment to working with the medical technologies industry.
For Informal Enquiries
Professor Patrick McGarry, Email
Professor Laoise McNamara, Email
Additional Information
On The College Of Science And Engineering, The School Of Engineering And The Discipline Of Biomedical Engineering Is Available At
Biomedical Engineering - University of Galway
Salary:
€64,260 to €102,513 p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, ****).
This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University's Remuneration policy.
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Closing date
for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Monday, 2nd March ****.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
Garda vetting may apply.
Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.
Further details are available at
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.
University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
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