Description

The new appointee will be required to develop an outstanding research programme in Mechanical Engineering, working with colleagues across the Universitys academic disciplines and research institutes. Candidates with research expertise in the areas of advanced materials, dynamics and vibrations, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy (esp. marine) and robotics would be particularly welcome. The new appointee will be expected to attract R&D funding in fundamental and applied research areas, and to apply for major funding awards such as the SFI Investigators Programme and the European Research Council (ERC) Grant programmes. The new appointee will be expected to disseminate their work through peer-reviewed journals, conferences and workshops.

Skills Requirements

A primary degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; Normally, a PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline; Experience in course design, lecturing, laboratory supervision and project supervision; An appropriate publication record, research funding record, and the capacity to develop a world-class research programme in mechanical engineering; See Info Pack for further details

Email
hr@nuigalway.ie