Postdoctoral Researcher in Photonics Packaging
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Research
Experienced
Postdoctoral Researcher in Photonics Packaging
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
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
Photonics at Tyndall has a vibrant and expanding world-class research ecosystem comprising more than 200 researchers with activities that include photonic theory, III-V and III-Nitride material epitaxy, photonic integration, hybrid integration and packaging together with applications in microelectronics, bio-photonics and communication systems. Tyndall hosts the Research Ireland funded Irish Photonic Integration Centre (IPIC) a €30M initiative with 30 industry partners, including large multinationals, indigenous companies and start-ups. 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.
About the Role
The Photonics Packaging Group at the Tyndall Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to a range of EU and industry-led projects in advanced photonics packaging. Working closely with the team, the researcher will help develop new technologies, solve engineering challenges, and adapt packaging techniques for applications in communications, biomedical devices, quantum technologies, and other emerging fields. The role will involve design and process development using Tyndall’s state-of-the-art packaging facilities, as well as the preparation and presentation of technical reports for both academic and industry stakeholders.
The position offers the opportunity to work closely with industry partners to develop scalable packaging designs that can be applied across a wide range of applications, including power electronics, optical communications, medical devices, and sensing. Candidates with practical experience in power electronics, device design automation, or related engineering fields are particularly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Apart from offering a position in a successful and positive research environment, with a collaborative ethos full of diverse competencies to boost your career, we offer the following:
Impactful Work: Opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and innovation that shape Ireland’s economy and the society at large.
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 Employment
Contract Category: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Appointment may be made on the IUA Scale for Post-Doctoral Researchers € 46,306- € 52,863 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to How Yuan Hwang.
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
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
Photonics at Tyndall has a vibrant and expanding world-class research ecosystem comprising more than 200 researchers with activities that include photonic theory, III-V and III-Nitride material epitaxy, photonic integration, hybrid integration and packaging together with applications in microelectronics, bio-photonics and communication systems. Tyndall hosts the Research Ireland funded Irish Photonic Integration Centre (IPIC) a €30M initiative with 30 industry partners, including large multinationals, indigenous companies and start-ups. 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.
About the Role
The Photonics Packaging Group at the Tyndall Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to a range of EU and industry-led projects in advanced photonics packaging. Working closely with the team, the researcher will help develop new technologies, solve engineering challenges, and adapt packaging techniques for applications in communications, biomedical devices, quantum technologies, and other emerging fields. The role will involve design and process development using Tyndall’s state-of-the-art packaging facilities, as well as the preparation and presentation of technical reports for both academic and industry stakeholders.
The position offers the opportunity to work closely with industry partners to develop scalable packaging designs that can be applied across a wide range of applications, including power electronics, optical communications, medical devices, and sensing. Candidates with practical experience in power electronics, device design automation, or related engineering fields are particularly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the chiplet packaging and component design/layout automation for photonic-electronic systems integration.
- Lead the modelling and design of high power, high speed electronics for photonic-electronic systems.
- Managing component tape-out and fabrications.
- Working on state-of-the-art photonic-electronic systems integration processes.
- Preparation and presentation of technical reports.
- Contributing to project delivery within an ISO-controlled environment.
- Participating in education and public engagement activities.
- Ensuring compliance with the Tyndall Quality Management System and Health and Safety standards.
- Carrying out other duties within the scope and level of the post as required.
- PhD in electronics, physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in power electronics, power management or in a relevant engineering/applied physics area.
- Experience in component design/layout automation and foundry tape-out.
- Experience with Altium, Cadence, Mentor, HFSS or relevant design software.
- Strong communication and technical report writing skills.
- Experience in presenting research to technical audiences.
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
- Experience with photonic-electronic systems integration processes.
Apart from offering a position in a successful and positive research environment, with a collaborative ethos full of diverse competencies to boost your career, we offer the following:
Impactful Work: Opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and innovation that shape Ireland’s economy and the society at large.
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 Employment
Contract Category: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Appointment may be made on the IUA Scale for Post-Doctoral Researchers € 46,306- € 52,863 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to How Yuan Hwang.
Closing date of applications is 1pm, 9th December 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.
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.
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