Senior Post-Doctorate Researcher – MEMS

Senior Post-Doctorate Researcher – MEMS
Contract:  FullTime/Fixed Term

Tyndall National Institute is Ireland’s largest Research and Technology Organization (RTO) and a flagship Institute of University College Cork. Central to Tyndall’s mission is delivering economic impact through research excellence. We work with industry and academia to transform research into products in our core market areas of communications, agri-tech, energy, environment and health.

As the national institute for Micro / Nano-electronics and photonics, and a research flagship of University College Cork, Tyndall employs over 650 researchers, engineers and support staff, with a cohort of 130 full-time graduate students. Together we generate over 300 peer-reviewed publications annually and with a network of over 200 industry partners and customers worldwide, we are focused on delivering real societal impact from our excellent research.

Tyndall is home to a high-tech national research infrastructure unique in Ireland and is a national research asset. Hosting the only full CMOS, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and III-V Wafer Semiconductor fabrication facilities and services in Ireland, Tyndall is capable of creating opportunities and prototyping new products for its target industries.

The successful candidate will be a key member of Tyndall’s MEMS Research Group under Integrated Power for Energy Systems (IPES) research program to conduct research on microfabrication and heterogeneous integration of Integrated Magnetic Devices and other high-frequency MEMS components. The candidate may also be engaged in wafer-level characterization of the fabricated devices to capture their performance prior to integration and packaging. They shall also prepare and submit progress reports and project documents to the Project Manager throughout the project. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to produce high-quality research articles for International Conferences and Journals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Process design, development and optimization for Integrated Magnetic Devices and high-frequency Piezoelectric Transformers
• Lead Process design, development and optimization of microfabrication processes for interconnection of MEMS devices towards 2.5D / 3D Heterogeneous Integration
• Generation of intellectual property (IP) and the preparation of high-quality research publications
• Mentoring Master’s and PhD students in the group
• Generating new ideas and participation in writing proposals to secure research grants
• Showcasing research outcomes in reputed international conferences
• Presenting updates to all stakeholders (verbal and written reports)
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
• 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 be reasonably required within the general scope and level of the post.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, specializing in micro-technology, microsystems, or MEMS.
• Excellent research track record with a minimum of four international peer-reviewed publications.
• At least four years of hands-on cleanroom experience, plus including a minimum of two years of post-PhD experience in microfabrication and process development.
• Expertise in electronic or MEMS device characterization in one or more of the following areas: electrical, material, or structural evaluation.
• Experience working with high-frequency, thin-film-based MEMS or other microsystems.
• A minimum of two years of employment in a company or research organization focused on MEMS or micro-technology.
• Proven ability to generate new ideas, prepare research proposals, and participate in competitive funding calls.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including experience in writing peer-reviewed papers.
• Experience in project planning and Project Management.

Desirable Criteria

• Hands-on experience in Lithography and Pattern Transfer, RF & Magnetron Sputtering, CVD, Wet etch, Dry Etch (both, RIE & DRIE) and Electroplating processes
• Hands-on experience on SEM, AFM, FIB, XRD, Network Analyzer, Probe station, etc.
• Hand-on experience in micro-assembly or packaging of micro-devices
• Experience in developing magnetic devices

Tyndall National institute has a proactive entrepreneurial culture and we welcome applications from candidates who possess entrepreneurial and creative skills/experience, including the creation of technology start-ups.

Appointment may be made on the UCC Senior Post-Doctorate Researcher scale € 53,770-€ 58,479 per annum.  Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Sambuddha Khan.
Closing date of applications is 25th April 2025
 

Application Instructions

Please make sure to attach an up to date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for this role.

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.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

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.