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The University of Limerick (UL) with over 13,000 students and 1,300 staff is an energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensures that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity.  We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading edge research.

Applicants are invited for the above post, starting Sept 1st, 2011 or soon thereafter, which is funded by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, through the Competence Centre Programme. The successful candidate will be required to carry out modelling activities related to polymer matrix composites manufacturing, particularly by automated tow placement and liquid resin infusion processes. Developed models will be expected to assist design of concurrent experimental programmes, carried out by other researchers.

TECHNOLOGY LEADER (CENTRE DIRECTOR) 

Competence Centre for Composite Materials 

A Competence Centre for composite materials research is to be established at UL, with support from Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. The Centre will conduct innovative, high quality research in the use of composite materials with direct relevance to industry.  Applications are invited for the position of Technology Leader (Centre Director)