Biomedical Engineering jobs in Dublin, County Dublin

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The Technical Officer will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of undergraduate teaching programmes, experimental project work and research activities within the Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering. They will support the implementation and operation of mechanical and manufacturing devices ensuring continuity of research and teaching activities throughout the Discipline as well as providing training and demonstrations to students and researchers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in STEM particularly in mechanical engineering and/or electronic engineering. The candidate will be a strong team player, highly motivated, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and show a proactive drive to implement change.

This is a permanent full-time role in Ireland. We require that you hold immigration permission that allows full-time employment in this role. For this position we will not be able to support new employment permit applications.

Post Status: Permanent

Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Technical Officer Pay Scale Salary Scale at a point in line with Government Pay Policy [€40,743 to €61,557 per annum] New Entrants to the Public Sector will be appointed on Point 1 of the Scale, €40,743 per annum Qualifications for New Staff (from 1 January 2007) Entry to the profession will require relevant Honours degree. National Certificate on Entry- Qualifications for Existing Staff (before 1 January 2007) The preferred candidate if an MSc holder on entry, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience (that must be relevant), may be appointed at Senior Technical Officer level.

How to Apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) and a Curriculum Vitae that specifically address the following points in their application.

Please Note: • Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.

Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include a test of practical skills in the mechanical workshop in the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering.

Closing Date:12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 23rd November 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow enough time to make your application. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this position should be sent to Prof Stephen Spence, Head of Discipline spences@tcd.ie or Mr. Mark Jordan, Chief Technical Officer jordanm7@tcd.ie

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