BC-75 Researcher in semiconductor photonic / optical devices

BC-75 Researcher in semiconductor photonic / optical devices

Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term

Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork has an open position for an experienced and highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher in semiconductor photonic / optical devices. The focus is on the design and technical realisation of advanced laser concepts along with the heterogeneous integration of the resultant devices for use in nanoscale energy transfer in Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording. The project is in conjunction with Seagate.

You will join the III-V Materials and Device Group comprising of Senior Researchers, Postdocs, PhD and Masters Students and Interns with backgrounds in physics, electronic and electrical engineering. Our core research activities are InP, GaAs and GaN photonic device design, modelling, fabrication, characterisation and integration; Transfer printing is a core technique for heterogeneous integration. The group has standalone laboratory facilities for device characteristics and its device fabrication is carried out in the state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities at Tyndall. The group is embedded in the Photonics Research Centre and with the Science Foundation Ireland IPIC Research Centre for Photonics (ipic.ie). There is strong and open collaboration with other research groups at Tyndall, nationally and internationally. The group has extensive collaborations with leading industry partners both within Ireland and internationally and Tyndall also provides opportunities for entrepreneurial and other on-going training.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of device concepts through design & simulation
• Realisation of devices through our fabrication facilities
• Regularly summarise and present the results
• Identify and manage intellectual property in partnership with the Office of Technology Transfer.
• Present the results at conferences and in publications
• Participate in education and public engagement activities
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.
• Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field or have demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Previous experience with design, fabrication or characterisation of III-V materials.
• Excellent understanding of semiconductor devices as evidenced by a strong publication record

Desirable Criteria

• Track record of working with industry.

The appointment may be made on the IUA scale for Post-Doctoral Researchers 39,522- 46,906 p.a. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with the public sector pay policy and years of experience.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Brian Corbett at brian.corbett@tyndall.ie.

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Please ensure that your motivation letter, cv and application letter are submitted in pdf format.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.

Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.