Research

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as Postdoctoral Researcher within the School of Medicine at the University of Galway, Ireland and associated with the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM). The project, which runs for three years is in collaboration with colleagues in the School of Computer Science associated with the Irish Centre for High End Computing and clinical collaborators in Sweden. 

This position is funded through the Global Challenges award scheme, University of Galway and is available from April 2024 for 3 years. 

Organisation: The University of Galway is a vibrant University on the West coast of Ireland and is home to CÚRAM, which is a partnership of scientists, engineers and clinicians, who all share a common vision of developing the next generation of medical devices in order to provide solutions for current clinical needs. The University provides a research-friendly social and cultural environment. Galway is also one of the key cities in Europe with a significant presence of the medical device industry sector. For more information on CÚRAM please refer to http://www.curamdevices.ie/ 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will explore the characteristics of thrombi from acute ischemic stroke patients using a mix of histological and immunohistochemical techniques. Additionally, the role will also involve the management and analysis of a database of clot pathology, exploring the correlation of clot characteristics with clinical characteristics. The position will require a suitably experienced biomedical scientist with histology, immunohistochemistry and proteomics skills. The successful candidate will work closely with collaborators in the School of Computer Science and a Stroke Centre in Sweden. Together, the research team will develop an approach to determine stroke clot characteristics on diagnostic imaging scans. 

Duties:  

• Compositional analysis of blood clots retrieved from acute ischemic stroke patients 
• Development and analysis of a clinical database of acute ischemic stroke clot histopathology  
• Development and establishment of additional protocols and development of capacity for the analysis and characterisation of blood clot samples  
• Publication of research outcomes in high impact factor journals  

• Travel: active participation and presentations at international conferences, in-person collaborators meetings and networking events  
• Data science and statistical analysis 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the Biomedical Sciences or Medical degree (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O or equivalent) with 4 years full-time relevant research experience after primary degree. 
• An excellent track record in histopathological analysis with experience of histology and immunohistochemistry 
• High quality first author publications  
• Excellent statistical analysis skills  
• Excellent oral presentation skills  
• Excellent team working, organisational and inter-personal skills 
• Candidates must be highly motivated 

Desirable Requirements: 

• Minimum of 6 high quality publications, 3 as first author 
• Leadership and project management capability 
• Public patient interaction experience 
• Experience in human data science 

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,782 - €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.   

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: Position is available from 01 April 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Prof. Karen Doyle (karen.doyle@universityofgalway.ie) 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, list of publications and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF file) to Professor Karen Doyle (karen.doyle@universityofgalway.ie) 

Please put reference number University of Galway 045-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 14th March 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a one-year full-time fixed term position as Research Assistant within the Discipline of Physiology, School of Medicine at the University of Galway and associated with the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM).  

Organisation: The University of Galway is a vibrant University on the West coast of Ireland and is home to CÚRAM, which is a partnership of scientists, engineers and clinicians, who all share a common vision of developing the next generation of medical devices in order to provide solutions for current clinical needs. The University provides a research-friendly social and cultural environment. Galway is also one of the key cities in Europe with a significant presence of the medical device industry sector. For more information on CÚRAM please refer to http://www.curamdevices.ie/ 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will explore the characteristics of thrombi from acute ischemic stroke patients using a mix of histological and immunohistochemical techniques. Additionally, the role will also involve the management of a clinical trial database of clot pathology in collaboration with a medical device company.  

Duties:   

• Processing and analysis of clots retrieved from acute ischemic stroke patients using standardised histology and immunohistochemistry protocols 
• Maintenance of a database of acute ischemic stroke clot pathology 
• Monitoring and reporting of project milestones and deliverables in accordance with deadlines  
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• Applicants must have at least a second class hons B.Sc. degree in the Biomedical Sciences 
• A minimum of 3 months biomedical laboratory work experience  
• Evidence of experience of histopathological analysis  
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills 
• Flexibility and ability to work in a team environment 

Desirable Requirements: 

• The ideal candidate would have expertise in histology and immunohistochemistry  
• Masters degree in the Biomedical Sciences 
• Prior research experience 

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €30,025 - €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.   

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: The position is available from 01 April 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Prof. Karen Doyle (karen.doyle@universityofgalway.ie) 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF file) to Professor Karen Doyle (karen.doyle@universityofgalway.ie) 

Please put reference number University of Galway 044-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time), 7th March 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term position as a Research Assistant with the School of Geography and the Ryan Institute at the University of Galway. 

This position is funded by SFI and is available immediately for 28 months. 

Job Description: 

The University of Galway seeks a highly motivated, high-potential applicant for a position as a Research Assistant in Palaeoceanography to work within the research project: SiTrAc: Signal Tracking of Arctic Climate Change. https://www.morpalaeolab.com/research 

The successful candidate will support Project SiTrAc. This project pioneers a novel cross-disciplinary approach to develop and apply indirect measures of climate (i.e., proxies) to assess past Arctic climate variability, stability, and its sensitivity to climate forcing. These will provide the critical basis to resolve existing climate debates on the stability of our climate system, which crucially we do not fully understand. Specifically in this project, the research assistant will support sample processing of marine sediments, and modern plankton tow samples for geochemical analysis and microCT scanning and image analysis. Microstructural analysis will be performed on a ZEISS Xradia VERSA 620 at the University of Galway. This position is a great opportunity to upskill in various laboratory techniques used in Palaeoceanography and to be part of a vibrant team of researchers in this field (e.g., https://www.morpalaeolab.com/people). 

Duties:  

• Process and organize marine (sedimentary) archives (e.g., opening of sediment cores and preparation for XRF scanning, sampling, and freeze-drying of samples, sample washing and drying, selecting of foraminifera (marine protists) using a microscope). 
• Processing of frozen plankton tows (e.g., defrosting samples and picking of foraminifera using a microscope). 
• Introducing and scanning foraminifera using ZEISS Xradia VERSA 620 at the University of Galway.  
• Evaluate three-dimensional volumes (e.g., test surface area, volume of chambers, linear dimensions including length, width, height)  
• Create 3D models of the internal cavities. 
• Perform shell porosity measurements of the inner test wall (e.g., pore density and pore size)  
• Create mineral density distribution measurements and grey level histograms for each specimen.  
• Support all SiTrAc team members in X-Ray CT-Imaging.  
• Report results to team members in a professional manner and write technical reports. 
• Order consumables as needed for Project SiTrAc and follow-up invoices on Agresso. 
• Participate in public outreach. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• BSc in STEM   
• Knowledge/Experience in general imaging/microscopy techniques 
• Knowledge/Experience in laboratory work (e.g., sample preparation and processing). 
• High degree of computer literacy, data manipulation, and statistical analysis (e.g. Microsoft Office, R, Matlab, etc.). 

Desirable Requirements:  

• MSc in STEM, Paleoenvironmental Sciences, Geosciences, Micropaleontology, or similar.  
• Background in X-Ray CT methods and image analysis. 
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively.  
• Experience in organizing and participating in research activities (presenting results at team meetings, producing technical reports) and communication skills (training of team members, outreach, etc.) 

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post  

Salary: Research Assistant scale €30,025 - €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: Position is available as soon as possible. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about the Discipline of Geography is available at Geography - University of Galway 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr Audrey Morley audrey.morley@universityofgalway.ie 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a cover letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Audrey Morley: audrey.morley@universityofgalway.ie 

Please put reference number University of Galway 034-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) Thursday 29th of February 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Anatomy with the School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Galway. 

This position is funded under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) Round 3 which is a €500 million fund established under the National Development Plan (NDP).   

The position is available immediately to contract end date of August 31st 2025 (18 months).  

Job Description:  

The Postdoctoral Researcher will perform research tasks for the Vascusense DTIF project in Anatomy and the Duffy lab and liaise with partners in the University of Galway, TU Dublin, Versono Medical and Integer to develop a state-of-the-art integrated device to treat patients with critical limb ischemia with the aim of reducing pain, improving blood flow and preserving the limb. 

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be based in the Duffy lab in the School of Medicine at the University of Galway.  

Duties: 

• Analysing patient scans of critical limb ischemia using micro-CT and mimics software 
• Build chronic total occlusion (CTO) analogues using various biomaterials and tissues including 3D printing of patient specific calcific components. 
• Testing of devices with the CTO analogues  
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:    

Essential Requirements: 

• PhD in Anatomy/Medicine or related discipline  
• Minimum 2 years research or industrial experience 
• Evidence of strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes and to respond appropriately to rapidly changing deadlines 
• Flexible, self-motivated; ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Expertise in micro computed-tomography (CT) imaging 
• Extensive experience in developing novel micro CT imaging protocols 
• Extensive experience in micro CT imaging analysis - segmentation and volumetric analysis of human tissue 
• Experience using Mimics Research software (Materialise) 
• Experience in additive manufacturing  

Desirable Requirements:  

• Experienced in 2D and 3D Cell culture 
• Experience in histology including tissue processing, microtomy and staining techniques 
• Experience in basic light, confocal microscopy and other advanced microscopy techniques is desirable 
• Track record in coordinating collaborative projects 
• Peer reviewed publications 

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,782 - €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.   

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.   

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway)  

Start date: Immediately 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information.  

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway  

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie   

Further information about the discipline is available at Anatomy - University of Galway  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to: 

Prof Garry Duffy, Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine: garry.duffy@universityofgalway.ie 

Or to: Dr Ruth Levey, Assistant Professor of Anatomy: ruth.levey@universityofgalway.ie 

To Apply:  

Applications to include a covering letter, a CV (of a maximum of 5 pages) to include the names and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in PDF format only) to: Garry.duffy@universityofgalway.ie, ruth.clifford@universityofgalway.ie and ruth.levey@universityofgalway.ie. 

Please put reference number University of Galway 030-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm (Irish Time) 23rd February 2024.  

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term (22 months) position as a Research Fellow - Freeform Optics Metrology with the Applied Optics Research group, Physics Unit, at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

The Applied Optics research group (optics.nuigalway.ie) carries out basic and applied research with a main focus on adaptive optics, imaging and image processing as well as active optics for space telescopes and astronomical polarimetric imaging. Our goal is to drive innovation through developing expertise in optics and imaging, ranging from optical design to the development of prototype instrtuments and systems, working with a wide range of sectors including the European Space Aganecy, European Southern Observatory and local insdustry.  Our researchers have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art on-campus facilities, including well-equiped darkrooms, optical metrology, and adaptive optics systems (wavefront sensors, deformable mirrors). 

This Enterprise Ireland, Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment funded Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) project FreeForm-OPTIX is recruiting researchers from 8th January 2024 at University of Galway to work alongside project partners Mbyronics (https://mbryonics.com/) (project lead), EireComposites Teo (https://www.eirecomposites.com/) and Irish Manufacturing Research (https://imr.ie/).  

Freeform optics are becoming a critical technology for enabling a growing number of high technology applications and are made using an optical component such as a mirror, lenses or prism, and combinations thereof, for optical data collection. Such technology can be found in global satellite communication and wearable devices such as AR/VR headsets, lidar systems for autonomous transport, wireless optical communications, and smartphone cameras. The FreeForm-OPTIX project requires new precision optical metrology capabilities, which may be based on nulling interferometry using Computer Generated Holograms (CGHs) or other novel approaches. The metrology should be compatible with in-line application during mirror polishing. 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will work in the Applied Optics group under the supervision of Dr. Nicholas Devaney to develop advanced  optical metrology systems suitable for measuring the optical figure of freeform mirrors. Working with the project partners, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and prototyping of optical metrology suitable for in-process application . As part of the Applied Optics group, the successful candidate will also seek follow-on collaboration and funding opportunities for the further development of advanced metrology capabilities by aiding in, for example, Horizon Europe, InterREG, Enterprise Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland research project applications.  

Duties:  

• Develop a deep understanding of the requirements for optical metrology in the context of the FreeForm-OPTIX project.  
• Develop a proposal for a prototype system to demonstrate an optical metrology solution  to the project requirements. 
• Assemble, Inegrate and Test the prototype system in the Applied Optics laborattories.  
• Perform testing and inspection of sample freeform optical components.  
• Work with industrial partners to assess and optimise the lab-based optical metrology for industrial scale-up. 
• Keep up to date with research-related methods and techniques, in particular, developments in the specific research area. 
• Contribute to the preparation of technical and financial reports and reviews. 
• Contribute to lab and equipment Health and Safety documentation and procedures 
• To have knowledge and understanding of the policy, practices and procedures, relevant to the role, this may include broader University/ sector/ external sponsor or funder (e.g. Commercial Awareness, Research Ethics, Knowledge Transfer, Patents, Intellectual Property Rights, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities & Diversity). 
• Liaise with other project members, industry partners and related projects. 
• Attend project meetings and events. 
• Disseminate research output via journal and conference publications, and conference presentations. 
• Contribute to outreach, social media and open STEM events related to group and lab activities. 
• Contribute to intellectual property filings where appropriate.  
• Assist in the preparation of further research proposals. 
• Assist in related teaching and research activities. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post. 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements: 

• Minimum of PhD Degree in Physics or a relevant Engineering discipline and 4-6 years full-time postdoctoral research experience. 
• Evidence of experience in developing optical metrology systems 
• Excellent mathematical and computational skills appropriate to the task. 
• Excellent written and verbal English 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Evidence of scientific publication and dissemination 

Desirable Requirements:  

• Experience with metrology of freeform optics. 
• Evidence of experience in Optical Design (raytracing) 
• Experience with FEM of opto-mechanical systems.  
• Experience in the manufacture/polishing of optical components. 
• Experimental optical testing expertise. 
• Project management experience. 

Salary: Research Fellow salary scale €61,318- €80,048 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.   

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: Position is available from 1st April 2024. An earlier start date may be available. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about the School is available at: School of Natural Sciences - University of Galway 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr Nicholas Devaney (nicholas.devaney@universityofgalway.ie) 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a cover letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in Word or PDF only) to Nicholas Devaney nicholas.devaney@universityofgalway.ie  

Please put the reference number University of Galway 324-23  in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) Friday 1st March 2024. 

Interviews are planned to be held on Friday 15th March 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for 25 full-time fixed term Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Fellows (DFs) with CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at University of Galway.  

These positions are availablefrom November 2024 for a period of 48 months. 

MedDevDoc is an advanced Industry-Academia Training, Career Development, and Mobility Fellowship Programme. 

CÚRAM MedDevDoc Fellowships are open to applicants of any nationality, resident anywhere in the world (see eligibility criteria in a guide for applicants), seeking a prestigious career development fellowship in medical device research and development based at one of the following host organisations:  University of Galway (GALWAY), University College Dublin (UCD), The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University of Limerick (UL), Dublin City University (DCU),Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), University College Cork (UCC), National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) and Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). 

Positions involve two main phases: an initial host organisation phase and a secondment phase in a non-academic sector. The projects will encompass the broad area of Medical Device Research and Development, including Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Devices, Machine Learning, Medical Imaging and Soft Robotics, Immuno Engineering, and Education and Public Engagement (EPE) and Science Advocacy Programmes and regulations.  

During the 48-month MedDevDoc Programme, the University of Galway will publish a call for applications and recruit 25 Doctoral Students. To ensure a wide range of applicants from different genders, nationalities, and types of background education can engage with the programme. The target group for MedDevDoc is formed by Masters students interested in the key scientific areas of interest to CÚRAM including, Regenerative Medicine, Medical Devices (Biomaterials and Drug Delivery) and MedTech AI.  All applicants must fulfil the requirements of the MSCA mobility conditions. Consequently, the dissemination will be internationally focused, use international media, and be in English. We welcome applications from candidates who have had career breaks and are looking to return to a research-based career and from candidates who have had a non-traditional career path. 

You can learn more about our vision, research platforms, a consortium of academic and industry partners, Science policy and advocacy, and public engagement on our website CÚRAM - CÚRAM (curamdevices. ie). MedDevDoc fellows will collaborate and integrate with multidisciplinary teams to provide the training ground for designing and manufacturing next-generation devices and implants. Further information can be found in the Detailed Guide for Applicants to MedDevDoc and Quick Guide for Applicants to MedDevDoc are available at: https://curamdevices.ie/curam/research/meddevdoc/application-&-selection-process/. 

This project has received co-funding from Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Grant Agreement No:101126640.

Essential Criteria: 

As per the MSCA definition: 

• MedDevDoc are open to candidates who have a 1st class or a 2:1 honour first degree and have/are due to obtain a Master’s in Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline from different genders and nationalities. They must not already own a doctoral degree. Medical Doctors are also invited to apply if they can demonstrate an understanding of the clinical or life sciences research process. 
• All applicants for whom first language is not English must present an English language qualification taken within two years before the application (Suggested English language qualifications include IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2 Advanced, TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition, Pearson PTE and Duolingo) 
• Comply with the MSCA mobility rule: have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Ireland for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before the submission deadline.  Compulsory national service and short stays such as holidays are not considered. 

Please note: 

• MedDevDoc Fellowships are open to candidates of any nationality.  Please see Employment Permits - University of Galway for further information.  
• MedDevDoc welcomes applications from candidates with racial diversity, minority ethnic communities, women, disabilities, and Researchers at Risk. Please see: Guidelines for Inclusion of Researchers at Risk | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (europa.eu), for further information.  

Gross Salary: 

Remuneration aligns with EC rules for Marie Skłodowska- Curie COFUND grants:  

The minimum gross salary range for doctoral fellowships is from €30,901 to €37,726 per annum. 

The range depends on the applicant's eligibility, such as Mobility and Family allowance. Salaries are subject to taxes and deductions, e.g., deduction of PRSI (employee social security) and income taxes. For more information about tax entitlements, please go to https://www.revenue.ie/ 

Start date: Positions are available from November 2024. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Fellows are encouraged to avail themselves of training and development opportunities to support their career development plans. Further, CÚRAM shall facilitate this training with its partners [For more details on our partners: CÚRAM - CÚRAM (curamdevices.ie)]. For information on moving to Ireland, please see www.euraxess.ie. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon employment - see HERE for further information.  CÚRAM will also facilitate training along with its partners. 

For information on moving to Ireland, please see www.euraxess.ie.  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

The University of Galway is committed to principles of equality and encouraging diversity and inclusion. Several of the participating academic Institutions and Schools are holders of Athena SWAN awards. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and students and work to support an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.  

To Apply: The application process should include an Online application + Administrative Proposal: Part A plus Ethics Self-assessment form (including Max 2 Pages) + Part B (Research Proposal) + Academic CV (Max 3 pages with three references) 

• Part A: Administrative Proposal: Max 1000 words: Part A plus Ethics Self-assessment form (including Max 2 Pages) 
• Part B: The project summary (max. three pages) and a motivation letter (max. 1 page).  
• Academic CV: Max 3 pages (With three references).  

Candidates must develop a project proposal on CÚRAM relevant themes and submit it via the online application system. The system will remain open for applications until midnight (UTC) on the call deadline of 4th January 2024. 

See the Detailed Guide for Applicants, Quick Guide for Applicants, and www.meddevdc.eu for more information. 

For informal enquiries, contact the University of Galway programme manager at meddevdoc@Curamdevices.ie.  Please put reference number University of Galway 020-24 in subject line of all queries related to this post. 

The closing date for submission of application 1 is 15th April 2024 at 23.59 UTC. 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.  

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.  

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency-based Recruitment.   

Applications are now open for the 2024 Hardiman PhD Scholarship.
These generous scholarships are funded for four years, with a stipend of €22,000 p.a. plus tuition fee waiver.
Apply today!
Full information can be found on webpage https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hardiman-scholarships/

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in September 2024 affiliated to the Discipline of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Galway.

University of Galway

Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

Detailed Project Description Wearable technologies embedded with multiple intelligent sensors have reached an important cusp where various human factors such as portability, wearability and longer battery life are approaching utility for continuous real-time monitoring in early disease detection and diagnosis, such as epilepsy. The lack of portability and long-term wearability of current commercial wearable devices, as well as their high energy consumption, make it unsuitable and uncomfortable for continuous ambulatory monitoring. The project aims to design high performance ultra-low power analogue front end (AFE) system combined with edge computing ML algorithms that can sense, analyse, process, and autonomously act to detect incipient events such as epileptic seizures.

This project will be undertaken as a 4-year structured PhD programme at the University of Galway, which will involve the completion of 30 ECTS credits of level 9 taught courses. Every PhD student, in addition to a supervisor, has their own Graduate Research Committee (GRC) of three academic staff members. The formal role of the GRC is to review the student’s progress annually and to make a recommendation to the College on progression into the next year of the programme.

Living allowance (Stipend): The work is supported and funded for a duration of four years by the College of Science & Engineering, University of Galway. The annual stipend is €22,000 and the tuition fees (EU/Non-EU) are waived in full.

University fees: The university fees for 2024/2025 are €5,750 per annum for EU students and €15,000 per annum for non-EU students. Additionally, there is a student levy of €140 per annum, which is mandatory for all students to pay.

Start date: September 2024

Academic Entry Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in electronic engineering.
• Excellent hands-on skills with PCB/Veroboard prototyping.
• Experience with test measurement equipment, including Power Supplies, Oscilloscope, Signal Generators, DAQ, etc.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice/TINA/Multisim.
• Candidates with machine learning skills, particularly in embedded ML, is desired.
• Proficiency in computer programming languages such as Python, C++, and Matlab.
• Positive attitude towards collaborative teamwork in an international environment.
• Experience in peer-reviewed conference/journal publications will be preferred.

To Apply for the Scholarship: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, a cover letter detailing how your skills are aligned for this role, a statement of personal research interests, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references to soumyajyoti.maji@universityofgalway.ie.

Contact Name: Dr. Soumyajyoti Maji

Contact Email: soumyajyoti.maji@universityofgalway.ie

Application Deadline: 08/03/2024 and time 11:00A.M. (Irish time 24hr format)

Primary Supervisor name (if applicable): Dr. Soumyajyoti Maji

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time, fixed term position as a PhD Student at the University of Galway, Ireland.   This student will be 50% in the Regenerative Medicine Institute and 50% in Biomedical Engineering.

This position is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and is available from 15 March 2024 to contract end date of 28 February 2028.

Information on Project:

This project is an SFI-funded collaborative investigation including teams with expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, clinical medicine and computational biology.  The team aim to create a novel, targeted therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)-induced osteopathy.  T2DM involves a paradoxical osteopathy where an increase in bone mineral density results in fragility fractures.  Fractures in individuals with T2DM take longer to heal, reduce mobility and elongate hospital stays.  This team will molecularly characterize the osteogenic bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells from people living with or without T2DM, then correlate those changes with biomechanical changes in the bone.  We will then create molecular therapies to mediate the impact of T2DM on bone and assess its efficacy.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be one of three PhD students on the team.  They can expect to work closely with a research assistant, two PhD students and their co-supervisors, Dr. Cynthia Coleman and Dr. Ted Vaughan.  This individual must be 1) highly motivated with strong technical skills and 2) have an interest in biology as well as engineering.  Applicants should have the capability to work both independently and collaboratively to design and execute an experiment, analyze experimental outputs and to collaborate with the greater project team. 

The aim of this PhD Project is to prioritize potential molecular therapeutics by correlating T2DM-induced osteopathic changes to bone composition, structure and strength with molecular changes in osteogenic progenitor cells.  

Duties:

The successful candidate will need to be engaged and dedicated in order to meet project deadlines and produce high-quality, reliable data.  Their daily duties will include:

• Laise between the cell biology, molecular biology and biomechanical engineering teams
• Carry out detailed characterisation of tissue samples at multiple length scales using X-Ray micro-/nano-CT characterisation and biomechanical testing techniques.
• Culture and characterize cells isolated from human bone marrow
• Conduct molecular biology assays
• Protocol optimization, SOP writing
• Maintain organized records of experimental design and outputs
• Support the My Green Labs initiative
• Participate in all health and safety-related activities (risk assessment, record keeping, auditing)
• Adhesion to project timelines
• Report writing
• Manuscript writing
• Working closely with other REMEDI team members as part of a laboratory community
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post

Essential Requirements:

• BSc or MSc qualification in the biologic sciences, preferably cellular biology, or biomedical engineering
• Experience with experimental characterisation of biological tissues using microscopy or other imaging techniques (preferably X-Ray CT techniques)
• Experience with adherent cell culture
• Evidence of qualitative and quantitative skills
• Evidence of capacity to learn technical skills, then perform the same tasks independently, reproducibly
• Evidence of highly detailed, accurate record keeping
• Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of interpersonal skills
• Capacity for creative, lateral thinking, problem solving and troubleshooting

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with mammalian tissue culture
• Experience with mechanical or biomechanical testing techniques.
• Experience with biochemical assays, molecular biology skills
• Evidence of proactivity and ownership over a lab-based project
• Prior knowledge of osteogenesis, bone composition, biomechanical testing
• Strong motivation to work in the field of orthopaedics

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post,

Salary: The PhD stipend is €18,500 per annum as determined by SFI.  Annual fees will be paid to the University by the project supervisor.

Start date: Position is available from 15 March 2024

Continuing Professional Development/Training:

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information.

Further information about the Regenerative Medicine Institute is available on our website.

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Cynthia Coleman (cynthia.coleman@universityofgalway.ie).

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr. Cynthia Coleman (cynthia.coleman@universityofireland.ie).

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 26 Feb 2024.

Interviews are planned to be held the week of 4 March 2024

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in [May,2024] affiliated to the [College of Science and Engineering / School of Natural Sciences / Earth and Ocean Sciences / Ryan Institute] at the University of Galway.

University of Galway

Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie

Detailed Project Description

External exposure to terrestrial gamma radiation represents a significant component to the total average annual dose received by a person living in Ireland from all sources of ionising radiation. External gamma ray doses from natural radionuclides originate largely from the decay of radionuclides belonging to the radioactive decay series of 238U, 235U and 232Th, as well as from the decay of 40K, all of which have been present on the Earth since its formation. In addition, a number of artificial radionuclides (e.g., 137Cs and 241Am) have been deposited throughout Ireland as a result of fallout from nuclear weapons testing and accidental releases such as those from the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents. Since terrestrial gamma radiation depends on the nature of the underlying bedrock and soil composition, as well as the pattern of deposition of artificial radionuclides, an individual’s annual dose as a result of this exposure pathway will largely be determined by their place of residence. Several studies of gamma dose rates from natural and artificial radionuclides in Ireland were conducted in the 1980s and 1990s, and these have formed the basis for the estimation of terrestrial gamma radiation doses in the periodic assessments which are carried out by the EPA on the average annual radiation doses received by the Irish population from all sources of ionising radiation. By undertaking a comprehensive new survey of natural and artificial radionuclide concentrations and gamma ray dose rates throughout Ireland, and linking the results of these ground surveys to the detailed radiometric data generated by the Tellus airborne surveys which have been conducted by the Geological Survey of Ireland since 2012, the GRaDE project aims to develop a better understanding of the geographical distribution of natural and artificial gamma-emitting radionuclide concentrations in the Irish terrestrial environment with a view to providing a more accurate, up to date estimate of the average annual effective dose that a member of the Irish public receives as a result of exposure from terrestrial gamma radiation. By making use of a combination of high-resolution gamma spectrometry measurements, direct gamma dose rates gathered in the field using calibrated field monitors, and the gamma dose rates inferred from available aerial radiometric data on uranium, thorium and potassium concentrations, and 137Cs deposition from the Tellus programme, a set of new, high-resolution maps on radionuclide concentrations and gamma ray dose rates throughout Ireland will be generated using appropriate Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tools. These maps, together with information on population density, will be used to generate a map of outdoor gamma ray doses in Ireland and to investigate the range and average annual doses to a member of the Irish public arising from terrestrial gamma radiation.

The work undertaken by the PhD student will include a combination of field work (soil sampling), radiometric determination using high-resolution gamma spectrometry with HPGe detectors and in-situ air kerma dose rate measurements using portable detectors. A significant portion of the project work will be undertaken in the EPA’s radioanalytical laboratories which are based in Dublin. It is anticipated that the PhD student will be based in the EPA laboratories (Dublin) for some time during the project.

Living allowance (Stipend): €25,000 per annum, [tax-exempt scholarship award]

 University fees: €5,890 including levy

Start date: 01/05/24

Academic Entry Requirements:

Essential

• Applicants should hold, or expect to attain, as a minimum a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, in Science or Engineering with an interest in environmental monitoring.
• Good mathematical, computational and instrumentation skills.

Desirable

• Expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Data Analysis and Remote Sensing
• Appropriate Masters (Level 9 NFQ) degree or equivalent in GIS or a closely related discipline.
• Programming experience.
• Research or industrial experience in GIS and Remote Sensing and Data Analytics.

To Apply for the Scholarship:

Expressions of interest comprising submission of a covering letter, CV, statement of personal research interests, evidence of performance or equivalent and the contact details of two referees, to be submitted via e-mail to:

Contact Name: Dr Liam Morrison and Dr Eve Daly

 Contact Email: liam.morrison@universityofgalway.ie / eve.daly@universityofgalway.ie

 Application Deadline: 11/03 /2024 and time 17:00 (Irish time 24hr format)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a part time (0.6 FTE) fixed term contract position as a Research Fellow - Commercial Lead in the Duffy lab at the University of Galway. 

The role will facilitate the commercialization of new technology for treating people with Type 1 Diabetes.  

This position is funded by Enterprise Ireland and is available from March 2024, for 6 months. 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial development of an early stage research project for treating people with Type 1 Diabetes. 

Duties:  

• Reviewing and developing the project’s business plan. 
• Compiling commercial reports on market research and health economics. 
• Identifying and acquiring research and seed funding. 
• Identifying potential funding sources and to prepare and write bids for funding proposals.   
• Contribute and support the development of research grant funding applications. 

• Representing the project externally at domestic and international conferences. 
• Communicating with potential investors. 
• Collaborating with regulatory agencies, government agencies and key stakeholders. 
• Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities and industry developments. 
• Ensuring the successful implementation of the project deliverables. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• Master’s Degree level qualification in Life Sciences/Medtech or a business related subject.  
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience gained working in life sciences/medtech/industry. 
• Evidence of successfully managing and leading research projects 
• Experience in reviewing and developing business plans. 
• Experience in identifying and acquiring research and seed funding. 
• Business management skills 
• Analytical ability and problem solving skills 
• Clarity in communication 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes and to respond appropriately to rapidly changing deadlines.  
• Evidence of high level of responsiveness in leading the handling of concerns, resolving problems or issues. 
• Flexible, self-motivated; ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

Desirable Requirements:  

• Experience in negotiating ‘Heads of Agreement’ covering licensing and equity terms with third parties 
• Evidence of developing high quality business strategies and effective implementation plans 
• Experience compiling commercial reports e.g market research, health economics. 
• Ability to attract, recruit, motivate and manage a high-performing team 

Employment permit restrictions apply for this category of post. 

Salary: Research Fellow salary scale €61,318 - €80,048 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway) 

Start date: Position is available from 1st March 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about {school/centre} is available at School of Medicine - University of Galway 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Robert Wylie.  

Email: Robert.wylie@universityofgalway.ie  

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to: 

Robert Wylie, email: Robert.wylie@universityofgalway.ie and  

Ruth Clifford, email: ruth.clifford@universityofgalway.ie 

Please put reference number University of Galway 041-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 23rd February 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term (9 months) position as a Research Fellow in the Molecular Parasitology Laboratory (MPL) at the University of Galway, Ireland.   

This position is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) grant awarded to Prof. John P. Dalton and is available from the beginning April 1st, 2024 until December 31st 2024.   

The MPL has made tremendous advances in understanding host-parasite interaction, principally by applying various –omic technologies to both parasite and host. The successful candidate will be a member of a dynamic research team that will use this knowledge to bring, manage and recently discovered vaccines tests against the animal parasites into in-house and on-farm field trials (https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/school-of-natural-sciences/disciplines/zoology/research/molecularparasitology/) 

Job Description: 

The candidate with extend the technical competence of the MPL in molecular parasitology, vaccine discovery and implementation by adding expertise in areas such as ruminant immunology, gene cloning, biochemistry, and recombinant protein production, downstream isolation/characterization as well as expertise in molecular diagnostics (protein- and nucleic acid-based). They will oversee and support the collation and analysis of vaccine data and interpretation of results. 

The successful Research Fellow will also investigate molecules involved in host-parasite interaction, especially those that are involved in virulence, tissue invasion, and modulation of host innate and adaptive immune responses. Candidate immunomodulatory molecules will be progressed into pre-clinical trials relevant to the treatment of inflammation. 

The successful candidate will also be involved in day-to-day management and running of the laboratory and lead its public engagement and outreach programmes. 

Duties:  

• Conduct research independently under the supervision of the Director and collaboratively with laboratory, and national and international university and industrial collaborators. 

• Co-supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate students 
• Coordinate and perform a variety of independent tasks and team activities involved in the research collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results. 
• Conduct literature and database searches and interpret and present the findings of the literature searches as appropriate. 
• Write up results from own research activity (e.g. as project report) for review by Director that could include preparing technical reports, conclusions, and recommendations. 
• Contribute to the publication of findings and the writing of grant applications. 
• Provide input into the research project’s dissemination, in whatever form (report, papers, chapters, book) as directed by the Director/project manager. Authorship will be decided in line with guidelines such as the Vancouver Protocol, or similar authorship guidelines as appropriate. 
• Present on research progress and outcomes e.g. to bodies supervising research; stakeholder groups; other team members, as agreed with the Director/project manager. 
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings/conferences. 
• Assist in analysis and interpretation of results of the general laboratory research. 
• Assist in the archiving of samples/reagents and keeping of records. 
• Assist in the organisation of meetings, conferences, outreach programmes. 
• Engage in disseminating laboratory outputs and impacts to the public. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline plus 4-6 years full-time postdoctoral research experience. 
• Strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology, -omics or cell biology techniques. 
• Ability to supervise and manage postgraduate and undergraduate students. 
• Track record in grant writing and success,   

• Track record in premier peer-reviewed publications in the field. 
• Computer skills including Microsoft office package. 
• Ability to work and think independently. 
• Excellent team-worker. 
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• High levels of initiative and motivation. 

Desirable Requirements:  

• Specific expertise with ruminant immunology 
• Expertise in techniques for protein purification and characterisation 
• Knowledge of gene cloning, sequencing and characterisation 
• Knowledge of vaccinology and immunoanalysis 
• Ability to write research grants and reports independently. 
• Evidence of public engagement and outreach activities. 

Salary:  Research Fellow salary scale €61,318 - €80,048 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

(Research Salary Scales - University of Galway) 

Start date: Position is available from 01/04/2024 to 31/12/2024. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about {school/centre} is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/school-of-natural-sciences/disciplines/zoology/research/molecularparasitology/  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor John P. Dalton (johnpius.dalton@universityofgalway.ie) 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Prof. John P. Dalton, johnpius.dalton@universityofgalway.ie. 

Please put reference number University of Galway 042-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time), 5th March 2024 

Interviews are planned to be held on the morning of March 15th 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Assistant (Resource Mobilisation) within the LEG4DEV Project (www.leg4dev.org) within the Research Group of Prof. Charles Spillane at the Agriculture & Bioeconomy Research Centre in the Ryan Institute at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is funded by EU and is available from immediately to contract end date of 10/11/2025. 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will be engaged in supporting research on funding and resource mobilisation needs for scaling legumes for development outcomes in developing countries, on an ongoing basis to leverage funding which scales ongoing research towards impact, particularly at the global level. 

The LEG4DEV project (www.leg4dev.org),is a €7.2 million research project that seeks to promote the scaling of legume crops in sub-Saharan Africa. Led by NUI Galway, LEG4DEV works in partnership with three universities in the EU and three global CGIAR agricultural research institutes to conduct work with scaling partners in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Duties:   

• Assist in conducting research on further research needs and funding opportunities across national and global systems for sustainable development of agrifood systems.  
• Assist in scanning of national and global research funding landscape on ongoing basis for identification of research and innovation funding opportunities.  
• Assist in researching and developing research proposal concepts across the full-cycle of research proposal development, working closely with Prof. Spillane and his team on idea generation, proposal writing and editing, and meeting submission deadlines. 
• Be involved in developing appropriate research methodologies to identify research funding opportunities and collaborators globally using research funding, output and impact tools.  
• Meet research proposal submission deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval, and coordinating requirements with contributors. 

• Assist in planning, coordination and ensure implementation of pipeline of research project applications from Prof. Spillane's team and collaborating partners.  
• Maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of research funders and key partnerships globally, and keep up to date with trends and developments in the research and innovation funding arena.  
• Support the designing, writing and submission of competitive research project proposals based on: (A) The research priorities and project resource mobilization strategies; (B) Response to donors' indications of interest and calls for proposals; (C) New funding opportunities identified. 
• Review and assist in improving the research concept notes/proposals with Prof. Spillane and his team through, inter alia, the development and articulation of log frames, measurable outputs, outcomes and their deliverables and indicators. 
• Review and assist in improving costings for research project budgets for submission with Prof. Spillane and his team, and funding organisations, through standardisation of project costings, budgets and identification of co-funding and in-kind contributions.  
• Training and capacity building of research and other staff in Prof. Spillane and collaborating research groups on successful grant writing and capture. Improve proposal-writing processes by evaluating and re-designing processes for their production and submission.  
• Working with PIs and Project Managers to ensure that research project reporting meets reporting deadlines.  
• Create and curate LEG4DEV's in-house database on research project proposals, ensuring data and information is current and accurate, and providing regular analytical reports. 
• Travel nationally and internationally to establish and maintain networks with research partners, funders and stakeholders.  
• To have knowledge and understanding of the policy, practices and procedures relevant to research and innovation grants and projects, including broader University/ sector/ external sponsor or funder (e.g. Commercial Awareness, Research Ethics, Knowledge Transfer, Patents, Intellectual Property Rights, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities & Diversity). 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of position. 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• An advanced degree (preferably Masters level) of relevance to international sustainable development. Complementary training/education in proposal writing and effective communications is an advantage. 
• Minimum of several years of relevant experience in successfully drafting concept notes and proposals for programs and projects related to agriculture/international development. 
• Familiarity with use of logframes and monitoring, evaluation and learning processes for formulation of results-oriented projects. 
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and data visualisation software’s and familiarity with project management and project budgeting software. Strong analytical skills. 

Desirable Requirements: 

• Successful track record in leverage of funding for research and innovation projects on agriculture/international development. 
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English. Abilities in other official languages of the United Nations would be an advantage.  
• Strong familiarity with international donors and investors, and knowledge of funding interests and priorities of relevance to international sustainable development. 
• Ability to work with PIs and partner organisations to develop robust impact and output pathways, with associated indicators for measurement of outputs,  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment. 
• Excellent time-management skills, ability to deliver when facing multiple projects with tight deadlines. 

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €30,025 - €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: Position is available immediately. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about Ryan Institute is available at http://www.nuigalway.ie/ryaninstitute/. 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Professor Charles Spillane Charles.spillane@universityofgalway.ie  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a one-year full-time fixed term position as Research Assistant within the Discipline of Physiology, School of Medicine at the University of Galway and associated with the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM).  

Organisation: The University of Galway is a vibrant University on the West coast of Ireland and is home to CÚRAM, which is a partnership of scientists, engineers and clinicians, who all share a common vision of developing the next generation of medical devices in order to provide solutions for current clinical needs. The University provides a research-friendly social and cultural environment. Galway is also one of the key cities in Europe with a significant presence of the medical device industry sector. For more information on CÚRAM please refer to http://www.curamdevices.ie/ 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will explore the characteristics of thrombi from acute ischemic stroke patients using a mix of histological and immunohistochemical techniques. Additionally, the role will also involve the management of a clinical trial database of clot pathology in collaboration with a medical device company.  

Duties:   

• Processing and analysis of clots retrieved from acute ischemic stroke patients using standardised histology and immunohistochemistry protocols 
• Maintenance of a database of acute ischemic stroke clot pathology 
• Monitoring and reporting of project milestones and deliverables in accordance with deadlines  
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• Applicants must have at least a second class hons B.Sc. degree in the Biomedical Sciences 
• A minimum of 3 months biomedical laboratory work experience  
• Evidence of experience of histopathological analysis  
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills 
• Flexibility and ability to work in a team environment 

Desirable Requirements: 

• The ideal candidate would have expertise in histology and immunohistochemistry  
• Masters degree in the Biomedical Sciences 
• Prior research experience 

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €30,025 - €39,908 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.   

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: The position is available from 01 April 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Prof. Karen Doyle (karen.doyle@universityofgalway.ie)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Associate -Cancer Clinical Trials Research Office Manager with the Advanced Therapies and Cancer Trials Group at the Clinical Research Facility, University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is available from 12th March 2024 for 12 months initially with the possibility of extension for 2 additional years. 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Advanced Therapies and Cancer Lead and will work closely with

Investigators and research staff within the ATC Research team. 

The Cancer Clinical Trial Office Manager will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of the cancer clinical trials office. This includes organising, overseeing and managing all activities relating to cancer clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and liaising with various stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the team with business development, administrative system management and research opportunities. 

Duties:  

• Provide oversight and management of all day to day activities in the Advanced Therapies & Cancer Clinical Research Group HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway including scheduling, access to facilities, meetings, and scheduling of training programme activities when applicable 

• Provide supportive supervision and professional development for research team ensuring practices undertaken are of a high standard, evidence-based and comply with institutional policies, procedures and protocols. 
• Create a formal, practical and supportive environments for research team to develop skills and knowledge relating to clinical research and professional development 
• Identify and Implement research training opportunities where required. 
• Ensures quality systems and controls are in place to of maintain all clinical research documentation including site files, case report forms, monitoring arrangements, data correction and patient management.  
• Creating systems for inputting and processing research activity information and prepare performance reports when required 
• Management of the budget and financial activity related to research within the Advanced Therapies & Cancer Clinical Research Group, in liaison with the accounts and finance departments within the institution 

• Be responsible for managing ongoing logistical issues around scheduling of active research projects, working closely with the group director, principal investigators, research teams and trainees. 
• Management of the staff under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, including staff recruitment process in liaison the cancer trial lead investigators   and the Human Resources Department and research office as required 
• Maintains systems to ensure cancer clinical trials carried out within the Advanced Therapies & Cancer Clinical Research Group, CRFG are conducted in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines, the relevant legislation and standards.  
• Implements and monitors systems to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of Advanced Therapies and Cancer Research CRFG studies. 
• Liaise with the Quality Manager to augment QA procedures within Advanced Therapies and Cancer Research group CRFG to enhance and support cancer clinical trial conduct.  
• Ensures systems and controls are in place to assure prompt management by research team members to all study related correspondence 
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise regarding the Clinical Research Process 
• Problem Solving and Escalation: Identify and resolve issues that may impede research study conduct Escalate complex problems to the appropriate management level. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post. 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Studies/Administration with 4 years full-time relevant research/industry experience in clinical research or a closely related field after primary degree.   
• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications 
• Strong Project Management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detail in a high volume, deadline controlled environment.  
• Fluent in English, possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills  
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and to demonstrate initiative.  

Desirable Requirements:  

• Experience in Clinical Research  
• Experience with Pharmaceutical Industry 
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines governing clinical trials (e.g., ICH-GCP). 

Salary: Research Associate/Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €42,782 - €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the first point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the pay scale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: Position is available from 1st March 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland, please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information about {school/centre} is available at HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway - University of Galway 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr Veronica McInerney (091 544910 / veronica.mcinerney@universityofgalway.ie  or Prof Janusz Krawczyk Janusz.krawczyk@universityofgalway.ie 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to veronica.mcinerney@universityofgalway.ie   

Please put reference number University of Galway 052-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time)8th March 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Assistant with the School of Medicine at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is funded by the HRB and is available from 1/4/2024 to contract end date of 30/10/2024 

For information on the project see: Home - DXA-MAP 

 Job Description: 

The successful candidate will work as a Research Assistant on the DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) Management Application Project (MAP): A personalised patient-centred tool for osteoporosis screening and fracture prediction project funded by the Health Research Board and liaise with partners in Ireland, China and UK. 

The successful candidate will be a key member of a cross-disciplinary research team from the Schools of Computer Science, Engineering and Medicine 

Duties: The successful candidate will:  

• Actively participate as a member of a research team and assist an individual research leader or team to conduct a particular study (or group of studies)  
• Provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.  

• Coordinate and perform a variety of independent tasks and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.  
• Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.  
• Contribute to the publication of findings Present on research progress and outcomes e.g. to bodies supervising research; steering groups; other team members, as agreed with the PI/project leader Work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader. Plan and manage own day-to-day research activity within this framework & direction. 
• Also act as; Social media manager, Web site manager, Lead on project dissemination activities, Organiser of PPI activities, Meeting organiser and minute taker and Web requisitioner. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

Essential Requirements:  

• M.Sc. in Engineering or Computer Science 
• Demonstrated ability in project management. 
• At least 13 years of post-primary degree research experience related to Computer Science. 
• Demonstrated ability in research and paper writing. 
• Demonstrated ability in Agresso. 
• Proof of completion of Procurement Foundation and Agresso Web Requisitioning courses. 
• Proof of Approver Purchaser Status in Agresso. 
• Demonstrated ability in graphics – design & development. 
• Demonstrated ability in managing social media platforms. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be innovative. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead project meetings.  

Desirable Requirements:  

• High levels of initiative, self-management, achievement-orientation, and motivation are encouraged. 
• High impact journal publications. 
• Web design and development. 
• App design and development. 

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €30,025 – €39,908 annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: Start date: There is a hard start date of April 1st 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information is available at School of Medicine - University of Galway and School of Computer Science - University of Galway. 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr. Attracta Brennan: attracta.brennan@universityofgalway.ie  

Please put reference number University of Galway 058-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 8th March 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment  

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the School of Medicine at the University of Galway, Ireland.  

This position is funded by the HRB and is available from 1/4/2024 to contract end date of 30/10/2024 

For information on the project see: Home - DXA-MAP 

Job Description: 

The successful candidate will lead, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) Management Application Project funded by the Health Research Board and liaise with partners in Tsinghua University and Oxford University. The successful candidate will be a key member of a cross-disciplinary research team from the Schools of Medicine, Computer Science and Engineering.  

Duties: The successful candidate will:  

• Project manage the research & development project tasks for the DXA MAP project, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. 
• Develop and validate a Machine Learning/Data Analytics system for multi-morbidity risk prediction. 
• Validate prediction models for fracture, COVID-19 and multi-morbidity/mortality risk. 
• Draft and edit a set of recommendations for new screening strategies for osteoporosis and harmonise across partner sites. 

• Design, develop and validate visual applications to present patient results. 
• Liaise with patients, clinicians and academics. 
• Analyse and interpret results of project research. 
• Present project results nationally and internationally at scientific conferences. 
• Publish results in high quality scientific papers. 
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post 

The successful candidate will also be required to travel between research and healthcare locations in Ireland. 

Qualifications/Skills required:  

• Minimum of a PhD in Engineering or Computer Science or PhD submitted and awaiting viva 

Essential Requirements:  

• Bachelor of Mathematics/Computer Science degree + Masters in Engineering/Computer Science and Ph.D. in Engineering (Healthcare Informatics)/PhD in Computer Science or PhD in above areas submitted and awaiting viva. 
• Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) experience for medical prognosis. 
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and competences in performing large data analytics (using ML and DL) and presenting the findings to a high degree. 
• Demonstrated ability in statistics, data analysis and healthcare informatics. 
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of team, be a good communicator and present findings both in written and face to face form. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, be innovative and lead projects. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to meet deliverables, drive project progress and lead project meetings.  
• Demonstrated ability of work with and model a big health dataset. 

• Demonstrated ability in Reliability, Mathematical Science and Mathematical logic. 
• Demonstrated ability in AI Model Optimization. 
• Demonstrated ability in the application of AI to MCDM (Multiple Criteria Decision Making). 
• High level of expertise in: R, Python, SPSS, Minitab, Prism, SQL server, Origin. 

Desirable Requirements:  

• High levels of initiative, self-management, achievement-orientation, and motivation. 
• Evidence of high impact journal publications. 
• Demonstrated ability in medical app. design and development. 
• Demonstrated ability of working with clinicians and a large and diverse clinical dataset. 

Salary: Post Doctorial Researcher salary scale €42,782 – €54,965 annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

The default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale (subject to the project’s funding limitations), where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.  

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway). 

Start date: There is a hard start date of April 1st 2024 

Continuing Professional Development/Training: 

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information. 

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway 

For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie  

Further information is available at School of Medicine - University of Galway and School of Computer Science - University of Galway. 

To Apply: 

Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Dr. Attracta Brennan: attracta.brennan@universityofgalway.ie  

Please put reference number University of Galway 059-24 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm (Irish Time) 8th March 2024 

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 

All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment