We have an exciting Principal Researcher role within a leading indigenous electronics company based in Shannon, Clare. This is a full-time, permanent position and is based fully on-site in Shannon.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Principal Researcher to play a key leadership role within our newly established Advanced Research Centre. This is a senior individual contributor position with responsibility for leading internally driven research activities as well as external collaborative research programs focused on sensors, connected technologies, and advanced electronics.
Role Responsibilities
Define, initiate, and lead internally driven research projects within the Advanced Research Centre.
Explore early-stage, exploratory, and pre-product technologies to build internal knowledge, capability, and technical readiness.
Document, communicate, and present research outcomes to internal R&D, product development, and strategy teams.
Establish and lead collaborative research relationships with universities, research institutes, and external technology partners in Ireland and internationally.
Act as the industry lead on collaborative research projects, providing technical direction and ensuring relevance to industrial and commercial needs
Identify emerging and exploratory technologies suitable for internal and collaborative research.
Monitor startups, spin‑outs, and early-stage companies for potential collaboration, partnership, or strategic engagement.
Work closely with key suppliers and their innovation centres to co‑develop next‑generation technologies.
Leverage supplier technology roadmaps and external capabilities to accelerate research and early‑stage prototyping.
Provide technical input to funding proposals and project definitions as required.
Work closely with internal R&D, product development, and strategy teams to align research activities with business needs.
Mentor and support other researchers as the Advanced Research Centre evolves and grows.
Role Requirements
PhD in a relevant discipline such as Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
Research experience in academia and/or industry.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively as an industry sponsor and budget holder within mixed academic‑industrial research environment driving practical commercial outcomes.
Proven experience leading internal research initiatives and/or collaborative research projects.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Kevin Griffin
kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie
(021) 2427108
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