Postdoctoral Researcher – Design and Development of an artificial lung technology, Cúram, 1 FTE 011094

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Design and Development of an artificial lung technology, Cúram, 1 FTE 011094

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Offer DescriptionApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Research in Medical Devices ( ), University of Galway, Ireland.The University is committed to embracing opportunities for hybrid working, to build a more dynamic, agile and responsive University, while sustaining strong standards of teaching, learning, research and high levels of productivity. The University will continue to be the primary workplace for all staff, however individual hybrid arrangement requests can be reviewed with the Line Manager in conjunction with the University .This position is funded through the Horizon Europe Framework Pathfinder Programme and is available from November 2024 for a 24-month period initially, with a possibility for extension, subject to successful project outcomes and funding acquisition.Organisation CÚRAM is a national, SFI-funded research centre that brings together researchers from University of Galway, University College Dublin, Dublin City University, University of Limerick, University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, and Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. The prime objective for CÚRAM is to radically improve health outcomes for patients by developing innovative implantable ‘smart’ medical devices to treat major medical needs.The project will focus on the development of a novel artificial lung technology comprised of biomaterials and cellular elements and will be completed as part of a European consortium, with partners in Germany, Sweden and the UK. Specifically, the successful candidate will test the processability of 3D printed materials and assess the cytocompatibility of these materials in vitro. The project will be conducted with industry partners to accelerate clinical translation.Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €45,846 – €58,481 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.Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 1st of September 2024. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.For the full job description and information on how to apply, please see:Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Galway Country Europe GeofieldContact State/ProvinceIreland CityGalway WebsiteStreetUniversity Road Postal CodeH91 TK33 E-Mailrecruit@universityofgalway.ieSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€45846 – 58481 per year

Location

Galway

Job date

Sun, 11 May 2025 06:09:49 GMT

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