Postdoctoral Researcher/ Research Associate / - Brazing Automation in Production-Design, Simulate, Build, Optimise & Test-School of Engineering 011312

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, fixed term position as a Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher  with the I-Form Centre for Advanced Manufacturing in Trane Technologies, Ireland, and Mechanical Engineering at University of Galway, Ireland.  

The University of Galway, in partnership with Trane Technologies, invites applications for a Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher  position focused on advancing automation in brazing and leak detection processes. This is a unique opportunity to work on an industry-led research project combining cutting-edge academic insight with real-world engineering application.

The project will focus on developing innovative automation solutions using robotics, machine vision, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), aiming to enhance manufacturing processes in HVAC systems.  

This position is co-funded by Research Ireland (through I-Form) and Trane Technologies and is available from the 15th of September 2025 to the contract end date of 14th of September 2028.  

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of industry-ready automated brazing methods and related testing guidelines based on critical process parameters. In addition, they will coordinate and help manage the work of PhD researchers.  

Salary:  Postdoctoral Researcher/ Research Associate salary scale €45,847 - €71,085 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations, candidate experience), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.  

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 11th September 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.  

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