Posted 09 June, 2026
Research Assistant - Preclinical Testing & Device Development Support, 1 FTE, CÚRAM, 011826
University Vacancies Ireland
Galway, Galway, Ireland
Temporary
Reference: 1416447606
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), University of Galway, Ireland.
This is an early-stage research role, funded through Enterprise Ireland's Commercialisation Funding Programme and is available from July 2026 for a 12-month period initially, with a possibility for a 12-month extension, subject to successful project outcomes and funding acquisition.
Organisation CÚRAM is a national, Research Ireland-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 the technical and preclinical development of a novel non-invasive neuromodulation medical device with an aim to developing the technology towards the spin-out stage. Specifically, the successful candidate will design, fabricate and assess a neural stimulation prototype device. The project will be conducted with commercialisation and industry partners to accelerate clinical translation.
Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €33,791- €43,872 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 of July 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
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This is an early-stage research role, funded through Enterprise Ireland's Commercialisation Funding Programme and is available from July 2026 for a 12-month period initially, with a possibility for a 12-month extension, subject to successful project outcomes and funding acquisition.
Organisation CÚRAM is a national, Research Ireland-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 the technical and preclinical development of a novel non-invasive neuromodulation medical device with an aim to developing the technology towards the spin-out stage. Specifically, the successful candidate will design, fabricate and assess a neural stimulation prototype device. The project will be conducted with commercialisation and industry partners to accelerate clinical translation.
Salary: Research Assistant salary scale €33,791- €43,872 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 of July 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
*Please review full job description for further details and essential requirement
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011826 Full Job Description.pdf 378.13 KB
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