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Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher

Department: Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine

Reporting to: Dr Rachel Beatty

Location: RCSI, 123 St. Stephen’ Green

Contract/Duration: Specified purpose contract, up to 2 years

Remuneration: Starting at IUA level PD1 Point 4 (€50,670)

Closing Date: 27st February 2026, at 5 pm

Summary of Post

Implantable medical technologies offer promise to advanced therapeutic interventions in healthcare but a major barrier to their success is the foreign body response (FBR). In the context of drug delivery, this encapsulation impairs device function. The FBR varies in duration and severity depending on the individual. Thus, to overcome it, drug delivery must be precisely tuned, controlled and personalized. Our research group have developed a smart soft- robotic drug delivery platform, capable of drug delivery past FBR obstruction.

This position requires in-depth knowledge related to the development of an actuation control system within a soft robotic drug delivery system. This position will further develop this technology through iterative device design, in silico, in vitro and in vivo testing. It will also establish a commercialisation roadmap and achieve key commercialisation milestones.

This position is funded through the ARC Hub for HealthTech. The ARC Hub for HealthTech is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021-2027. This is a collaborative initiative between University of Galway, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, to guide academic projects in the MedTech and connected health technologies to commercial success on a national scale in conjunction with other Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the Republic of Ireland. The ARC Hub for HealthTech will support the translation of cutting-edge MedTech and connected health innovations into impactful healthcare solutions.

Specifically, the duties of the post are:

• Design and perform experiments and analyses relevant to medical implants and collaborate with scientific groups locally, nationally and internationally.

• Lead the design, execution and analysis of in silico, in vitro and in vivo experiments to advance the technology readiness levels (TRL) for commercialisation.

• Proactively identify risks and technical solutions.

• Take responsibility for day-to-day management of the research project and supervision of students

• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by your Principal Investigator, funder or the University.

• Work with ARC Hub team to accelerate device commercialization including preparation of a commercialization roadmap, stakeholder interviews and preparation of invention disclosures or patent applications

• Publish peer-reviewed articles and present findings at national/international scientific meetings

• To complete the administrative work to support the programme of research, including compiling reports to funder.

• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post

Qualifications – (Essential):

• PhD in Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field.

Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):

• Experience in medical device design and fabrication.

• Flexible, self-motivated; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Experience designing and conducting in vivo assessments OR demonstration of a strong commitment to up-skill.

• Strong track record in designing and executing in vitro assessments.

• Experience with computational modelling of biological systems, biomedical applications or medical devices.

• Demonstratable interest in translational research.

• Demonstration of dynamic, creative thinker and problem solver interested in soft robotics and implantable medical implants.

• Track record of peer‑reviewed publications or equivalent research outputs in biomedical engineering or related fields.

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.