Professor of Electrical Engineering (University of Limerick)

Faculty of Science & Engineering Department of Electronics & Computer Engineering University of Limerick Contract Type: Permanent Salary Scale: €145,741 - €184,250 p.a. Job Synopsis Are you seeking an academic career in an ambitious, research-active environment that delivers excellence in research, teaching, and impact? The Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, University of Limerick, invites applications for the new permanent Full Professor of Sustainable Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will: Hold a PhD in electrical engineering or a cognate discipline, with postdoctoral teaching and research experience and relevant specialisation. Demonstrate an exceptional record in research, teaching, and academic leadership in sustainable electrical engineering. Show a strong publication record in leading international journals and a proven ability to secure competitive research funding. Have experience supervising postgraduate students and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Bring a collaborative spirit that contributes to the research culture of the department. Research Focus: The appointee will demonstrate research excellence and international standing in one or more areas, including: Power systems Control and automation Signal processing Microelectronics Embedded systems Renewable energy systems (e.g., electrical and power engineering for battery technologies) High-frequency communications They will be expected to lead and grow a vibrant research agenda, attract significant research funding, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations both within the university and with external partners across academia, industry, and government. Role & Responsibilities The Full Professor of Sustainable Electrical Engineering will: Strengthen and complement the Bernal Institute’s energy-related activities, leading the development of environmentally friendly, sustainable electrical energy solutions. Drive interdisciplinary collaboration across Bernal research areas, including materials science, biomedical engineering, healthcare technologies, and related fields. Contribute to sustainable and marine energy research within the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS). Provide strategic leadership in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in electrical and electronic engineering. Deliver high-quality teaching, curriculum innovation, and promote student engagement and experiential learning aligned with industry needs. Supervise and mentor postgraduate students and early-career academics. Represent the university nationally and internationally, engage with professional bodies, and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. Experience in industry collaboration, technology transfer, or commercialisation activities will be considered an advantage. Candidate Requirements Applicants should: Hold a PhD in Sustainable Electrical Engineering or a related field. Have an outstanding track record of scholarly publications, research leadership, and attracting large-scale research funding. Demonstrate teaching excellence and a strong record of postgraduate supervision. Possess excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. 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. Application Process Closing Date: Monday, 30th March 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. For further information for applicants and application material, see University of Limerick Vacancies. For technical difficulties, please email: erecruitment@ul.ie Informal Enquiries Professor Thomas Newe Head, Department of Electronics & Computer Engineering University of Limerick Email: thomas.newe@ul.ie Additional Information Competition Type: Academic Job ID: 081529 Close Date: 30-Mar-2026 12:00 Documents: JOB DESCRIPTION – 869 KB If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Electronics & Computer Engineering
University of Limerick

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

Job Synopsis

Are you seeking an academic career in an ambitious, research-active environment that delivers excellence in research, teaching, and impact? The Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, University of Limerick, invites applications for the new permanent Full Professor of Sustainable Electrical Engineering.

The successful candidate will:

Hold a PhD in electrical engineering or a cognate discipline, with postdoctoral teaching and research experience and relevant specialisation.
Demonstrate an exceptional record in research, teaching, and academic leadership in sustainable electrical engineering.
Show a strong publication record in leading international journals and a proven ability to secure competitive research funding.
Have experience supervising postgraduate students and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
Bring a collaborative spirit that contributes to the research culture of the department.

Research Focus:
The appointee will demonstrate research excellence and international standing in one or more areas, including:

Power systems
Control and automation
Signal processing
Microelectronics
Embedded systems
Renewable energy systems (e.g., electrical and power engineering for battery technologies)
High-frequency communications

They will be expected to lead and grow a vibrant research agenda, attract significant research funding, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations both within the university and with external partners across academia, industry, and government.

Role & Responsibilities

The Full Professor of Sustainable Electrical Engineering will:

Strengthen and complement the Bernal Institute’s energy-related activities, leading the development of environmentally friendly, sustainable electrical energy solutions.
Drive interdisciplinary collaboration across Bernal research areas, including materials science, biomedical engineering, healthcare technologies, and related fields.
Contribute to sustainable and marine energy research within the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS).
Provide strategic leadership in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in electrical and electronic engineering.
Deliver high-quality teaching, curriculum innovation, and promote student engagement and experiential learning aligned with industry needs.
Supervise and mentor postgraduate students and early-career academics.
Represent the university nationally and internationally, engage with professional bodies, and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in STEM.

Experience in industry collaboration, technology transfer, or commercialisation activities will be considered an advantage.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should:

Hold a PhD in Sustainable Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Have an outstanding track record of scholarly publications, research leadership, and attracting large-scale research funding.
Demonstrate teaching excellence and a strong record of postgraduate supervision.
Possess excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

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.

Application Process

Closing Date: Monday, 30th March 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.