Postdoctoral Researcher – Development of Electrochemical Wearable Sensors for Health monitoring
 

About Tyndall
Tyndall National Institute is an international leader in semiconductors, photonics and deep-tech research and innovation. As a leading collaborative European research institute, Tyndall is a key actor and hosting partner in the delivery of the ‘Chips for Europe Initiative’ (EU Chips Act).

Tyndall is Ireland’s leading research and innovation organisation and it is the national focal point for excellence in deep-tech research, development and graduate training at the convergence of nanotechnology, microelectronics, photonics, electronics and AI. Tyndall is recognised as an international research leader in semiconductor, chip and digital technologies, particularly as applied to the fields of Information & Communications, Health & Life Sciences, Agritech & Food Security, Energy and Climate Mitigation, emerging fields such as quantum, and novel computing paradigms.

The Institute’s key objective is to see frontier research activities having a significant impact on economic development and societal challenges in Ireland, Europe and beyond. Central to Tyndall’s mission is delivering economic impact through research excellence in partnership with industry and academia. With an annual turnover of more than €50m, the Institute has a community of over 600 researchers, engineers, support staff, postgraduate students, interns and industry researchers-in-residence.

With significant committed Irish government support, Tyndall will grow to be 1,000 people by 2030, with approximately 750 researchers, including 250 PhD students. A new 17,000 m2 research building is under development adjacent to the Cork headquarters and there are developing plans to expand Tyndall’s existing Dublin research labs and to establish other research sites within Ireland.

Tyndall’s expansion is also supported by recent national and EU funding wins for significant (M€10’s) additional research equipment across a range of areas such as semiconductor processing, microscopy, quantum technologies, heterogeneous integration, ultra-high speed optical communications and RF through THz characterisation.

About the Team
The Life Science Interface (LSI) Group at Tyndall, which comprises of >25 research staff and students, is exploring the interface between the semiconductor enabled technology capabilities and the life sciences. Its ambition is to be the conduit for new enabling tools for cross-disciplinary endeavours in the molecular, cellular and whole-body environments. Research themes encompass diagnostics (sensing) and therapeutics (actuation) with application areas spanning medicine, biotechnology and environment. The breadth of on-going activities is funded by national and international funding agencies, as well as industry partners. In addition to the state of the art research infrastructure available through Tyndall (https://www.tyndall.ie/about-us/infrastructure/), the specialist infrastructure of the LSI group includes dedicated research labs for design, fabrication and testing of in vitro, wearable, minimally invasive and implantable devices, with specialists equipment including 3D printers, injection moulding, ultrasonic bonding, dedicated labs for biofluids, instrument development and cell culture.

About the Role
Tyndall invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to the development of electrochemical sensors for monitoring biochemical markers related to animal health and welfare. This research will focus on the creation of sensor technologies for use in agritech, specifically targeting disease prevention and monitoring within aquaculture. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of electrochemical sensor development, wearable sensors, health monitoring and innovation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Sensor Development: Design, develop, and integrate innovative electrochemical sensors for monitoring biochemical and chemical parameters, with a focus on applications in animal welfare.
• Project Management: Lead the day-to-day management of the research project, including meeting milestones, reporting, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with research teams and principal investigators to advance the project’s objectives and supervise students working on related projects.
• Publications and Dissemination: Publish research findings in high-impact academic journals, present results at conferences, and contribute to external reports for funding agencies.
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with Tyndall’s Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety standards, and other regulations.
• To carry out any additional duties that may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in a relevant field such as Engineering science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in electrochemical sensor development, particularly for detection in complex media.
• A strong record of research outputs, including publications in sensor device and system development.
• Experience in the design, fabrication, biofunctionalization and validation of electrochemical sensors.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report research outcomes effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Criteria

• A PhD in Engineering science or related fields.
• Expertise in the design and development of electrochemical sensors tailored for health applications.
• Background in electrochemistry, nanomaterial fabrication, or biomedical engineering.
• Experience with advanced characterization techniques and microsystem technology.
• Prior work in medical device design or related applications in animal health.

What We Offer

Apart from offering a position in a very successful and positive research environment, with a collaborative ethos full of diverse competencies to boost your career, we offer the following:

• Continuous Learning: Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development.
• Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge.
• Blended Working: Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance, and more.
• Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave entitlements.
• Equity & Inclusion: Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all.
• Core Values: A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience.
• Supportive Onboarding: Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive.
• Vibrant Culture: A collaborative, people-first workplace with a strong sense of community.

Terms of Emplpyment
Contract Category: Full-Time 
Contract Type: Fixed Term 
Contract duration : 5 months with the possibility of extension, based on satisfactory performance and the availability funding

Appointment may be made on the Post doctorate Researcher Scale 1 (new entrants) salary €46,805 - €53,391 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with the public sector pay policy.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Luiza Wasiewska
Closing date for applications for this position is 1pm, 26th June 2026.
 

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.
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.

Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.