Established Professor in Health Technology Innovation (0.5 FTE)

The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) seeks to appoint an Established Professor in Health Technology Innovation (0.5 FTE, permanent), based in the discipline of Anatomy, who will lead the University’s Accelerating Research to Commercialisation for the duration of the SFI ARC Hub for HealthTech award. We seek to appoint a progressive and highly committed individual who combines strong academic credentials with a record of accomplishment in the leadership and management of health technology innovation and the development and sustained leadership of technology-focused research initiatives. This leadership role requires an individual to have senior management and leadership experience, experience in leading medical technology development and innovation within a higher education institution, and prior experience building a high-performing team and successful innovation ecosystem.  The capacity to build and maintain strong relationships within the University and other research performing organisations and with clinical partners and industry stakeholders will be vital to the success of the Hub.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Martin O’Donnell, Executive Dean of College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Email martin.odonnell@universityofgalway.ie

Additional information on the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nursing-and-health-sciences/

Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at:  Strategy - University of Galway

Salary: €142,869 to €180,621 pro rata p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Established Professor scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 30^th April 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, family status, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, sexual orientation, disability or age.   

We value flexibility and recognise that a work-life balance is essential.  We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.   Our commitment to inclusivity extends beyond recruitment as we foster a friendly and supportive work environment, where all work styles are valued and respected.  Join us in shaping a workplace that thrives on diversity, creativity and collaboration.   

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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