Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

JOB SYNOPSIS
If you are seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive Engineering School that delivers excellent research, teaching, and impact, then the new Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering position in the School of Engineering at the University of Limerick should be of interest to you. The. School’s research profile is characterised by its expertise in the engineering domains of materials, composites, energy, thermal management, mechanobiology, biomedical devices, robotics and digital manufacturing amongst others. Our research leadership is strongly reflected in the track record of successfully securing competitive research funding, notably in Horizon Europe, the ERC programme as well as industrial collaboration through nationally funded centres like SSPC and DPTC. The school has a strong focus on excellent engineering science research and education. Our school offers accredited (by Engineers Ireland and the Washington Accord) undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a range of engineering disciplines including Aeronautical, Biomedical, Civil, Design & Manufacture, Digital Mechatronics, and Mechanical, in addition to programmes in Construction Management and Engineering and Technology Management. The school offers postgraduate research programmes (MSc and PhD) in a variety of disciplines, including Thermofluids, Industrial Automation and Manufacturing, Composites, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Engineering, and others. The school has close to 2000 students. It delivers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervises approximately 40 PhD students. The school is a leader in internationalisation, reflected in the high rate of international staff members and the number of international students. Applicants should have experience in conducting high-quality research, as demonstrated by published articles in international ISI-ranked journals of great repute and have at the very minimum one year’s experience as a postdoctoral researcher working on funded research projects. Evidence of high-impact publications and awareness of the potential impact of the publications beyond academia is expected. The successful candidate is expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on accredited engineering programmes in the subject areas of Advanced Dynamics (which covers the areas of Machine Dynamics and Vibrations) and Computational Mechanics. In addition to supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research, undertaking administrative tasks associated with an academic position and undertake excellent research.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

School of Engineering

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €49,424 - €67,221 p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Professor David Newport
Head
School of Engineering
University of Limerick
Email: david.newport@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 26th June 2026
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online application form.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

Many thanks for your interest in this role.