Senior Researcher in Component Fabrication and Integration for Advanced Packaging Technologies
Senior Researcher in Component Fabrication and Integration for Advanced Packaging Technologies
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
Role Description
The Photonics Packaging and Systems Integration Group at the Tyndall Institute invites applications for the position of Senior Researcher in Component Fabrication and Integration for Advanced Packaging Technologies. This role combines component fabrication and integration responsibilities, including developing and optimising packaging-related materials and components, and packaging integration processes such as hybrid and heterogeneous integration technologies, Critically, these processes must be capable of being scaled to volume production and suitable for transfer to early-stage production through the PIXEurope Pilot Line. The successful candidate will lead efforts in photonic and electronic component fabrication and integration processes, implementation, and scaling of advanced electronic packaging processes while managing research projects, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with international academic and industrial partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise novel photonic and electronic component fabrication processes, including active photonic devices and electrical interposers
- Develop and optimise novel photonic and electronic component integration processes, including hybrid and heterogenous integration processes
- Transition research outcomes of research to manufacturing by supporting the group’s Pilot Line initiatives and ensuring scalability and manufacturability of processes
- Provide technical leadership in photonic and electronic component fabrication and integration processes, leveraging state-of-the-art cleanroom fabrication and assembly facilities
- Supervise and mentor junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment
- Lead and manage a portfolio of industry and EU-funded projects, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes and effective resource utilisation
- Build relationships with new research partners including academic collaborators and industry partners, to drive impactful research and development
- Prepare detailed technical reports and publications on research outcomes
- Ensure compliance with organisational Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety standards, and other regulations
- Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
- Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post
Essential Criteria
- PhD degree in relevant scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of five years post-doctoral experience
- Experience in semiconductor component fabrication processes, particularly fabrication of photonic components and materials (e.g. InP, Silicon Photonics, interposers, etc)
- Experience in component packaging and integration technologies such as hybrid or heterogeneous integration
- Experience in optical or electrical packaging
- Experience in photonic component test and characterisation, particularly high frequency electrical test
- Experience managing academic and industry research project
- Experience in knowledge/technology transfer and innovation
- Experience of participating in outreach and education activities
- Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting research at conferences and engaging with different stakeholders
Desirable Criteria
- Evidence of entrepreneurial experience and creative skills/creativity
- Experience in semiconductor component simulation and design
- Experience in semiconductor package simulation and design
- Experience in proposal writing and a history of securing funding from public or private funding sources
Appointment may be made on the Admin III Grade 6 Scale (B) range € 59,663- € 71,234 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
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.
For any informal queries, please contact Peter O’Brien
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Closing date of applications is 1pm 30th May 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.
A full candidate information pack is available by clicking here.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection 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.