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Applications invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin Post: Research Officer (Medical doctor & Commercialisation lead) School of Media (aligned to a Snr Post-Doc salary scale for pay purposes only) (Specified Purpose Wholetime for up to 14 months) (Reference: 437/2025) Location: The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Grangegorman, Blanchardstown or Tallaght. Regular attendance at other sites will be required. Hours of Work:A 37 hour working week is in operation. Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed aligned to point (01) of the Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scales for pay purposes only i.e. €54,307 gross per annum. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy. Closing Date: 5:00pm on 03rd October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning 27th of October 2025. The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 10 minutes duration. The topic of this presentation will be as follows: Gamification and game mechanics for medical education Application Details/Procedures: For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit website visit Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer Person Specification TU Dublin is committed to being fully inclusive, which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices. During the recruitment and section process, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate mix of knowledge, experience and skills described below. For shortlisting purposes, candidates will be expected to demonstrate the degree to which they meet both the essential and desirable criteria set out below. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities required for the role as outlined below and must satisfy all of the essential criteria: Essential Must hold a recognised Medical Degree. Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in clinical setting, preferably with a focus on emergency medicine. Proven ability to review and validate medical content, treatment protocols, and clinical decision-making processes. Experience with medical scenarios for training, simulation, or education, and experience in medical training and education. Ability to translate clinical knowledge into structured, interactive learning experiences. Strong interpersonal skills to work with educators, developers, and clinical partners. (e.g., BioInnovate, Health Innovation Hub Ireland, New Frontiers, etc.) Ability to document progress, maintain case templates, and contribute to formal reporting. Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their demonstration of meeting every essential criterion so are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria. Desirable Knowledge of game mechanics, including progression systems, feedback loops, challenge/reward structures, and user engagement. Familiarity with interactive learning environments, serious games, or simulation platforms. Prior involvement in simulation platforms, digital health tools, or e-learning content. Experience working with cross-functional teams including clinicians, educators, designers, and developers. Familiarity with grant-funded projects, including reporting, milestone tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Awareness of healthcare innovation pathways, procurement cycles, and barriers to adoption. Exposure to clinical or educational environments in Ireland. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one or more of these desirable criteria and are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria. Further information for Post-doctoral Researcher In the case of a 1st Post-doctoral Fellowship where the applicant may not have graduated yet, the successful applicant must, at the time of appointment, provide a letter from the appropriate graduate studies office confirming that the student has completed the programme including all the examination requirements and is just awaiting the formal graduation ceremony and the likely date on which that will take place. Skills: Researcher