University of Rajshahi

Department: Plant Sciences Core Facility – Central European Institute of Technology Deadline: 30 Jun 2026 Start date: 1.8.2026 Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research Research specialist - Plant regeneration and development Central European Institute of Technology, Masaryk University (CEITEC MU) Brno, Czechia | www.ceitec.eu Position: This three-year contract position is open under the supervision of Mgr. Markéta Pernisová, Ph.D., as part of the TowArds Next GENeration Crops (TANGENC) project, which focuses on novel breeding techniques for crop improvement. The research will primarily investigate the hormonal regulation of plant in vitro regeneration and shoot development. Additionally, the researcher will participate in the development of molecular tools and protocols for genome editing, transformation, and plant regeneration. Developing and improving plant genetic engineering resources - such as transgenics and genome editing - requires the collaborative efforts of multiple groups with complementary expertise. Our team members have extensive experience managing research projects and teams, maintaining international collaborations, and publishing in high-impact scientific journals. Requirements: Enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the time of starting the position Expertise in plant molecular biology Experience in in vitro plant regeneration or bioinformatics is an advantage Good oral and written communication skills in English Proven practical laboratory experience Independence, accountability, and reliability We offer: Supportive and international working environment Young, enthusiastic, and progressive scientific team An attractive salary and benefits (six weeks of paid holiday, financial meal contribution, multisport card, special employee bank products, kindergarten/pension scheme) State-of-the-art instrumentation and Core Facilities Institutional support: further education and professional development, Welcome Office, Grant Office service, CEITEC events, Postdoc Committee Association Additional information: Start date: can be from August 1st, 2026 Job type: working contract (FTE) + study stipend Duration: initial fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension up to 3 years Application deadline: June 30th, 2026 Applications, including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent directly to marketa.pernisova@ceitec.muni.cz. Selected candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you have not been contacted within four weeks, we have proceeded with candidates who more closely meet our current criteria. Thank you for your understanding. CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czechia to secure one of the top places in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

Job Purpose The Research Fellow / Research Engineer (with focus on MedTech / HealthTech Engineering) will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health by translating clinical and operational needs into engineering requirements, prototypes, technical evaluations, deployment support and evidence reports. The role focuses on hands-on medtech / healthtech engineering, project coordination and implementation support for healthcare projects. This role is focused on MedTech / HealthTech Engineering. The candidate should have good project-management discipline and experience coordinating engineering, prototyping, testing or implementation workstreams with clear outcomes delivered. The Research Fellow / Research Engineer will support academic staff and project leads, and contribute his/her assigned share to team-level KPI targets through practical engineering and deployment outputs. Key Responsibilities Applied Research & Development Translate clinical needs assessment and workflow analysis into engineering requirements for organisational innovation transition, focusing on but not limited to community and aged care settings, nursing homes, hospitals, home-based care and palliative care settings. Develop medtech / healthtech solution concepts, technical specifications and prototype roadmaps for organisational transition, focusing on but not limited to long-term bedridden patient care, caregiver workload reduction, care automation and assistive technologies. Develop and execute healthcare innovation projects by supporting design, prototyping, testing, technical evaluation, data collection and implementation for Proof of Concept (POC) and deployment in community-care or healthcare settings. Industry Collaboration Support collaborations with industry and healthcare partners to understand technical problem statements, user requirements, operating constraints and integration needs, and contribute to practical engineering solution development. Assist in project scoping by gathering engineering, technical, integration and validation inputs, and by identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners). Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements. Project Execution & Support Assist Professional Officers, faculty and project leads in planning, coordinating and executing assigned medtech / healthtech engineering workstreams, including timeline tracking, documentation and follow-up on deliverables linked to the committed KPI areas: service volume, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training and ecosystem establishment. Generate technical reports, presentations, design notes, prototype records, test plans, validation summaries, deployment trackers and evidence documentation on the development, validation, deployment and value capture of healthcare solutions and applications. Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required. Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of milestones, deliverables, risks/issues, partner inputs, funding status and measurable outcomes for assigned projects. Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving team-level KPI outcomes through assigned engineering, technical documentation and project support tasks. Contribute to assigned analytics workstreams and projects, including data analytics projects and digital dashboard development for industry partners, hospitals, aged care homes, and non-profit organisations, encompassing proposal development, partner engagement, analytics scoping, and project documentation. Coordinate assigned workstreams within the team's innovation portfolio, supporting the delivery and deployment of new or improved products, processes, and services to healthcare and community organisations, while monitoring implementation, adoption, and analytics evidence to support value-capture documentation. Support training, demonstration, and workshop delivery for company employees and healthcare professionals, contributing to the team's capability-building and knowledge-transfer goals. Role-specific skill focus — MedTech / HealthTech Engineering: translate user and clinical needs into engineering requirements; support design, prototyping, testing, validation, integration and deployment; prepare technical documentation and evidence for KPI and project-outcome reporting, including outreach to companies and/or healthcare providers; and translate engineering findings into practical recommendations for Professional Officers, faculty, project leads and healthcare partners. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years experience in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, HealthTech, MedTech, Product Development, Clinical Engineering or related disciplines with relevant experience in engineering, prototyping, product development or healthcare innovation related work. Strong knowledge and experience in clinical workflows, particularly in hospitals, nursing homes, home-based care, palliative care settings and other community care settings. Hands-on experience in clinical validation studies, including patient needs assessment and usability testing, is highly advantageous. Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., medtech / healthtech development, prototyping, care automation, commercialisation, health economics and value capture). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude. Experience supporting or coordinating industry or applied research projects, preferably involving medtech / healthtech engineering, biomedical devices, assistive technologies, digital health, care automation, clinical workflow optimisation or healthcare innovation solutions. Ability to document project outputs, implementation progress, stakeholder benefits and other measurable outcomes for assigned work. Experience supporting project proposals, funded projects or partner engagements will be advantageous. For this MedTech / HealthTech Engineering role, relevant experience in engineering design, prototyping, testing, technical validation, product development, system integration, biomedical devices, assistive technologies, sensors, digital health solutions or equivalent engineering methods is required. All Research Fellow / Research Engineer must possess project-management skills and experience managing or coordinating projects/workstreams with good outcomes delivered, including scope, timeline, stakeholder coordination, risk/issue tracking and documentation. Key Competencies Possess understanding of healthcare challenges faced by industries locally and globally, particularly in the community and aged care sectors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment. Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the healthcare innovation field. Proficient in technical writing and presentation. Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills. Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken. Project management skills, including planning and execution of medtech / healthtech engineering and implementation projects. Project-management discipline to support assigned workstreams, monitor timelines and dependencies, escalate risks, and complete agreed tasks that contribute to team targets. Outcome orientation, with ability to document project outputs, stakeholder benefits, implementation progress and individual contribution within a team-based delivery model. Capability in medtech / healthtech engineering, including requirements translation, prototyping, testing, validation, integration, technical troubleshooting and preparation of concise reports. Ability to coordinate stakeholders, monitor timelines and risks/issues, and deliver assigned project outcomes with clear documentation. Ability to work as part of a coordinated delivery team, with clear documentation of assigned engineering outputs, validation evidence and project outcomes toward the overall KPI commitments.

Department: Research Development Office Vacancy ID: 042023 Closing Date: 23-Jun-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The Director of Research Development are seeking to recruit an Executive Assistant with excellent organisational and administrative skills and experience of working in a busy office environment who will provide a broad range of administrative duties in support of the Director of Research Development, and the Research Development Office team. The role will report to the Director of Research Development. Salary: Executive Assistant (2026): €32,530 – €48,930p.a. (13 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Tuesday, 23rd of June 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University