Applications are invited for two Lecturing positions in Biomedical Engineering at University of Galway:
Post 1 (Permanent) Biomedical Engineering.
Post 2 (Specific Purpose Contract circa 2.5 years) Biomedical Engineering.
Applicants will be considered for both posts unless they specifically state that they wish to be considered for one post only.
The University seeks to appoint two internationally leading individuals with outstanding research track-records in the field of Biomedical Engineering. Research expertise of applicants may fall under a broad range of areas in the field of Biomedical Engineering, including, but are 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 candidates will develop outstanding research programmes in Biomedical Engineering, working with colleagues across the University’s academic disciplines and research institutes, in addition to developing a strong network of leading international collaborators. It is also expected that the successful candidates will develop strong collaborations with the medical technology industry.
The Galway region is a major global hub for the Med-Tech industry. Several leading multi-national medical device companies have established their European headquarters in the region. Additionally, an extensive community of indigenous innovative start-up companies has emerged over the past twenty years. The University is an integral part of this vibrant Med-Tech ecosystem and has developed an extensive collaborative network between industry and academic partners. This dynamic and innovative ecosystem will provide the successful candidates with a unique platform to foster highly impactful fundamental and translational collaborative research.
The successful candidates will actively 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 successful candidates will be expected to work with colleagues across the relevant academic disciplines and research institutes of the university and contribute to the excellent research capacity in Biomedical Engineering, which has active clusters in biomechanics, biomaterials, medical devices, mechanobiology, and other disciplines, 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 candidates will be expected to apply for major funding awards, for example from Research Ireland, the European Research Council and Horizon Europe, and will develop national and international collaborations with academia and industry. The new appointees will be expected to disseminate their work through high-quality peer-reviewed journals, high-impact conferences, and workshops.
The new appointee will be required to make significant contributions to the teaching programmes in Biomedical Engineering at University of Galway. In terms of teaching, the appointees will be expected to contribute strongly to undergraduate and postgraduate modules, student project supervision, and administration activities of the Discipline of Biomedical Engineering, the School of Engineering, and the College of Science and Engineering. Primary teaching responsibilities may be in the areas of medical device design, drug delivery, biomaterials, cell and tissue bioengineering, computational biomechanics and machine learning. In addition to development and delivery of taught modules in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the supervision and mentorship of Masters level research projects is a key component of the roles.
The successful candidates 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 and student supervision;
An appropriate publication record, to include peer-reviewed journal publications, an appropriate research funding record, and the capacity to develop a strong research programme in Biomedical Engineering;
An ability to conduct programme administration and 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 the pursuit of teaching and research objectives in Biomedical Engineering;
A strong commitment to working with colleagues within existing, established research centres and groups and a willingness to develop and lead new research activity and research groupings;
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, please contact:
Professor Patrick McGarry, Email patrick.mcgarry@universityofgalway.ie
Professor Laoise McNamara, Email laoise.mcnamara@universityofgalway.ie
Additional information on the College of Science and Engineering, the School of Engineering and the Discipline of Biomedical Engineering is available at:
http://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/engineering/
Biomedical Engineering - University of Galway
Salary: €63,624 to € 101,498. p.a. (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011).
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. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Thursday 3rd July 2025. 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 www.dbei.ie
For more information and Application Form please see website:
Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online.
Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)
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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