Research Engineer, School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Until 10 March 2027

Research Engineer, School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Until 10 March 2027 Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Engineer within School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering. Research Engineer with expertise in structural mechanics and advanced mechanical system modelling to support research into complex, compact, and high-performance engineered systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of predictive numerical models and experimentally validated designs for intricate mechanical assemblies, deployable structures, compliant mechanisms, and compact load-bearing systems operating under multi-physics conditions. This role will bridge theoretical structural mechanics, computational modelling, and laboratory validation to produce publication-quality research outputs and industry-relevant design methodologies. The ideal candidate will be a Mechanical or Structural Engineer with experience in nonlinear analysis, complex contact mechanics, and mechanism design for compact or high-precision systems. Salary: €45,000 - €51,000 per annum . Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 12/03/2026 . 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 019446 Job Description.pdf 386.3 Return to Search Results Apply Now