Lecturers in Biomedical Engineering (x2 posts)

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.

The successful candidates will actively contribute to the strategic visions of the University of Galway and the College of Science and 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 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

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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