Research Assistant - DigiStent, 1 FTE, School of Engineering, 011956

University of Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Translational Medical Device Lab at the University of Galway invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Research Assistant. This role supports the development and clinical evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices within an interdisciplinary lab spanning medicine, science and engineering.

Based at University Hospital Galway in the Lambe Translational Research Facility, you will work with clinicians and researchers to bridge academic work and real-world impact, under

Qualifications

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates.

Job description

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

The Translational Medical Device Lab (TMD Lab) at University of Galway is an interdisciplinary research lab spanning medicine, science and engineering that develops diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices with a tangible impact on patient care. Located within University Hospital Galway in the Lambe Translational Research Facility and co-located with the HRB Clinical Research Facility, the lab gives researchers direct access to clinical expertise and patient populations. By adopting industry best practices in device development and clinical evaluation, the TMD Lab bridges the gap between academic research and commercial application while supporting Ireland's indigenous medtech industry.

This position is funded by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation through Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) and is available from 01.10.2026 to the contract end date of 30.03.2027.

Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €34,129 - €44,311 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)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 1st October 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.