Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering

University of Limerick

Ireland

Faculty of Science & Engineering
School of Engineering, University of Limerick

Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Scale: €145,741 - €184,250 p.a.

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 and composites
Energy and thermal management
Mechanobiology and biomedical devices
Robotics and digital manufacturing

Our research leadership is reflected in the successful track record of securing competitive research funding, notably in Horizon Europe, the ERC programme, and industrial collaboration through nationally funded centres like SSPC and DPTC.

The School offers accredited programmes (by Engineers Ireland and the Washington Accord) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in disciplines including:

Aeronautical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Design & Manufacture
Digital Mechatronics
Mechanical Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering and Technology Management

Postgraduate research programmes (MSc and PhD) are offered in 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 1,700 students
Supervises approximately 120 Doctoral students
Is a leader in internationalisation, with a high proportion of international staff and students
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
A pipeline of competitive funding for research
Evidence of high-impact publications with awareness of the potential impact beyond academia

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
Conduct excellent research

University Overview

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic, and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarship. We value creativity, curiosity, and excellence in our inclusive community 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

Professor David Newport
Head, School of Engineering
University of Limerick
Email: david.newport@ul.ie

Application Process

Closing Date: Thursday, 2nd April 2026, 12 noon Irish Standard Time
Applications must be completed online
Your application must include:
- A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description
- A completed online application form