Vacancies
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Positions Available:
Applications are invited for the following AMBER -Industry partner collaborative funded research position:
The aim of this project is to test human urological tissues and based on this data to develop a bench-top system for testing urological devices which can aid in the optimisation of these
devices. The work will involve materials testing, biomaterials synthesis and characterisation, 3D printing, test rig design and medical device testing. The researcher will work closely with other members of a multidisciplinary team including PIs, clinicians, engineers, postdoctoral research fellows and postgraduate researchers in the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering and the industry partner. About the Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER): AMBER is a Research Ireland funded centre that provides a partnership between leading researchers in materials science and industry. More information can be found at http://ambercentre.ie
Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
- Undertake academic research under the direction of the PI
- Engage and collaborate with industry partner and researchers involved in the project
- Undertake appropriate administrative/management/leadership activities and tasks
- Mentor and supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and provide training
- in relevant research activities
- Collaborate with other researchers within Lally lab, TCBE and AMBER
Funding Information
Co-funded project between AMBER Research Ireland Centre and a multi-national Industry partner.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in biomedical engineering
Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable)
- Extensive experience and expertise in soft tissue testing (including cadaveric tissue), in-vitro rig design and development, biomaterials characterisation and medical device design (Essential)
- Data analysis and computer programming (e.g. Matlab, Labview python) (Desirable)
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Project management and organisational skills
- Flexible, self-motivated and willingness to adapt to the project needs
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Possess the capability and confidence to solve technical challenges
- Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to personal development
Summary of Project #2: Novel biomimetic polymeric heart valve development
Applications are invited for the following AMBER -Industry partner collaborative funded research position:
The aim of this project is to create and test biomimetic silicone-MEW valves and optimise these devices. The work will involve materials testing, biomaterials synthesis and characterisation, 3D printing, Melt-electrowriting, valve building and pulse duplicator/accelerated wear testing. The researcher will work closely with other members of a multidisciplinary team including PIs, clinicians, engineers, postdoctoral research fellows and postgraduate researchers in the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering and with the industry partner.
Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
- Undertake academic research under the direction of the PI
- Engage and collaborate with industry partner and researchers involved in the project
- Undertake appropriate administrative/management/leadership activities and tasks
- Mentor and supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and provide training in relevant research activities
- Collaborate with other researchers within Lally lab, TCBE and AMBER
Co-funded project between AMBER Research Ireland Centre and a multi-national Industry partner.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in biomedical engineering
Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable)
- Extensive experience and expertise in materials testing and 3D printing (Essential)
- Ideally MEW printing, biomaterial characterisation and medical device design and testing (Desirable)
- Finite element analysis (Desirable)
- Data analysis and computer programming (e.g. Matlab, Labview python) (Desirable)
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Project management and organisational skills
- Flexible, self-motivated and willingness to adapt to the project needs
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Possess the capability and confidence to solve technical challenges
- Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to personal development
About the Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER): AMBER is a Research Ireland funded centre that provides a partnership between leading researchers in materials science and industry. More information can be found at http://ambercentre.ie
About Lally Group: The postdoctoral research positions will be based in the Lally Lab (http://www.lallylab.eu) within the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering (TCBE) and the Advanced Materials and Bioengineering Research Centre (AMBER) in Trinity College Dublin. Prof. Lally leads a multidisciplinary research group in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin. The goal of the Lally lab is to develop in vitro and in-silico testing platforms for the optimisation and development of medical devices, particularly cardiovascular and urological devices, through the advancement of knowledge of soft tissue mechanics and the use of non-invasive imaging techniques.
About the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering (TCBE): TCBE is a key research centre in Trinity College combining fundamental research with translation to clinical practice. TCBE provides a structure to bring bioengineers, basic scientists, and clinicians together to focus on important clinical needs and has four key research themes: Medical Devices, Neural Engineering, Biomechanics & Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine. More information on TCBE can be found at https://www.tcd.ie/biomedicalengineering
How to apply: Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to:
Prof. Tríona Lally, PhD
Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering,
Trinity College Dublin,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
Email: lallyca@tcd.ie. Positions will remain opened until 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 17 July 2026. Only short-listed applications will be acknowledged.
