Posted 08 July, 2026
Research Fellow in Novel biomimetic polymeric heart valve development - Only approved titles may be used - for further information please see the academic titles document.
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1957460736
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Applications are invited for the following AMBER -Industry partner collaborative funded research position: The postdoctoral research position 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.
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. 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 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
Application Procedure• 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
Email: [email protected]
Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
Applications are invited for the following AMBER -Industry partner collaborative funded research position: The postdoctoral research position 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.
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. 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 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
Application Procedure• 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
Email: [email protected]
Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
