Research Engineer, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 12 months

Research Engineer, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 12 months Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Engineer  within  School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering At UCD, we're developing a novel optical tactile sensor that gives robots a human-like sense of touch enabling them to securely yet gently handle soft, fragile, or irregular objects like thin walled plastics. This breakthrough addresses a critical need in manufacturing, medtech, agriculture, and logistics, where manual handling is common and automation is limited by damage risks. Developed at UCD, the sensor uses deformable silicone skin and light-based force sensing to enable adaptive grip control. Backed by strong industry interest and a PCT patent, our ultimate goal is to spin out a company that equips standard robotic arms with this game-changing technology. The path toward achieving this goal includes answering fundamental outstanding questions about the technical and commercial viability of this technology, demonstrated in a proof of concept application. Fixed Salary: €54,260 per annum Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 03/02/2026 Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes eRecruitment Applicant Guidelines 273.7 019317 - Job Description.pdf 353.8 Return to Search Results Apply Now