Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering

JOB SYNOPSIS

If you are seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive Engineering School that delivers excellent research, teaching, and impact, then the new permanent Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering position in the School of Engineering at the University of Limerick should be of interest to you. The School of Engineering's research profile is characterised by its expertise in the engineering domains of materials, composites, energy, thermal management, mechanobiology, biomedical devices, robotics and digital manufacturing amongst others. Our research leadership is strongly reflected in the track record of successfully securing competitive research funding, notably in Horizon Europe, the ERC programme as well as industrial collaboration through nationally funded centres like SSPC and DPTC. The school has a strong focus on excellent engineering science research and education. Our school offers accredited (by Engineers Ireland and the Washington Accord) undergraduate and postgraduate programmes 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 (MSc and PhD) in a variety of disciplines, including Thermofluids, Industrial Automation and Manufacturing, Composites, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Engineering, and others. The School of Engineering has over 1700 students. It delivers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervises approximately 120 Doctoral students. The School of Engineering is a leader in internationalisation, reflected in the high rate of international staff members and the number of international students. Additionally, the School has applied for a Silver Athena Swan award in 2026 and currently holds a Bronze Award. Applicants should have experience conducting high-quality research, as demonstrated by published articles in international Q1 ISI-ranked journals and a pipeline of competitive funding for research. Evidence of high-impact publications and awareness of the potential impact of the publications beyond academia is expected. The successful candidate is expected to: teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on accredited engineering programmes, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research, undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position and undertake excellent research.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

School of Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Scale: €145,741 - €184,250 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 David Newport

Head

School of Engineering

University of Limerick

Email: david.newport@ul.ie