Assistant Professor in Industrial Operations and Engineering Management Science

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Assistant Professor in Industrial Operations and Engineering Management Science

JOB SYNOPSIS

The School of Engineering is seeking candidates for the role of Assistant Professor in Industrial Operations and Engineering Management Science. The School has close links with both national and international manufacturing industry and is committed to conducting relevant impactful research to provide solutions for industry and societal needs. Ideal candidates for this post will have experience in industrial operations and engineering management, with expertise in discrete event simulation, agent-based modelling and optimisation with applications to supply chain and manufacturing systems. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research programme supported by extramural funding and to supervise postgraduate research students. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work independently as well as contribute to research centres/groups such as the Bernal Institute at UL. Candidates should have the ability to lecture to students in supply chain management and industrial organisation and be committed to teaching excellence. The School of Engineering is part of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Limerick (ranked 401 in the QS world university rankings 2026). The school has a strong focus on excellent engineering science research and education and is ranked in the top 301-350 of Mechanical Engineering Institutions globally (QS Stars 2025 – Mechanical Engineering). Our School offers internationally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (by Engineers Ireland – Washington Accord Signatory) 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 (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) in a variety of disciplines, including Industrial Automation and Manufacturing, Composites, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Engineering, and others. The School holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award with a submission for a Silver Award being made in 2025. We are actively committed to implementing a range of gender diversity actions to encourage a more balanced and inclusive environment and strongly encourage staff to avail of university-led work/life balance initiatives and are proactive in mainstreaming such initiatives within the School.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

School of Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €47,955 - €65,244 p.a.

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 Alan Ryan

School of Engineering

University of Limerick

Email: alan.ryan@ul.ie