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Research Fellow, UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Eng

Employer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
Location
Dublin
Closing date
24 Jun 2021

Job Details

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Fellow within UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

The Centre of Micro/nano Manufacturing Technology (www.mnmt-dublin.org) has been established at the University College Dublin (UCD) to deliver high-impact, innovative science and engineering research. MNMT-Dublin has particular focus on high precision manufacturing combined with optical and bio-medical technologies applied in optical image, visual optics, and bio-medical implants.

The Centre brings together a multi-disciplinary team of over 20 PhD and Post-Doc researchers in manufacturing engineering, instrumentation and optics, in fundamental and translational research. Project Description: EyeVU brings together a consortium primed to develop a technology which will disrupt the single-use endoscope for Ear Surgery.

Endoscopes allow visualisation of internal structures. In particular, rigid endoscopy is used in ENT, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology and Orthopaedics. In these instances, they are used both to examine and perform surgical procedures for a variety of indications.

This is a research focused role, where you will conduct system development and project coordination under the supervision and direction of the Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences in applied research and product development. Applications are sought from excellent candidates with a background in some, or all, of the above areas.

This position will involve significant interaction with industrial partners. The purpose of the role is to deliver a specific research project. The role allows the Research Fellow the professional development opportunity to demonstrate the capacity for independent and self-directed research and scholarship and the management of a research team. The role allows the Fellow to assemble a portfolio of independent achievement and render themselves competitive for tenured academic positions or senior scientific roles in industry.

Salary: €55,810 per annum

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 24 June 2021.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Company

UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. 
 
The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
 
As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation. 
 
Over the last decade UCD researchers have increased their annual number of papers in the international literature by 39% and have authored more than 34,000 papers in total. 56% of the papers were co-authored with researchers from more than 130 countries. These papers are cited by other researchers at a rate that is 73% above the world average.
 
Located within 4km's of Dublin city centre, the Belfield campus is a carefully landscaped, modern campus. Employees can avail of world class facilities and participate in a range of engagement activities.
There is a diverse range of staff at UCD, with employment opportunities frequently presenting themselves in the following areas:

  • Academic
  • Administrative
  • Buildings and Services
  • IT Services
  • Laboratory
  • Library
  • Research
  • Technical 

Imagine yourself in a workplace with a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly.
 
Learn more about equality and diversity in UCD, including our new Dignity & Respect Support Service.
 
Visit the Work at UCD page to explore further benefits of working at UCD and to apply for a role.

Company info
Telephone
+(353)17167777
Location
BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland

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