Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork is one of Europe's leading research centres, specialising in ICT hardware research, with ca 420 staff, students and academic & industrial visiting researchers. Tyndall undertakes internationally-leading research into information and communications technology.
Tyndall uses its facilities and expertise to support industry and academia nationally and provides large numbers of highly qualified graduate students, key to the development of Ireland’s national economy. Tyndall has over 200 industry partnerships and customers worldwide. Several start up companies in Ireland have been based on technology originating at Tyndall. The Institute’s researchers include 125 PhD and 10 Masters students, and 38 nationalities are represented within the institute at all levels, with its research published in 200 peer reviewed publications last year.
The Photonics Centre at the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork invites applicants who will join established teams within the Photonic Centre, will carry out research in purpose-built photonic and microelectronic systems research facilities at Tyndall National Institute and will be involved in collaboration with other groups in Tyndall and elsewhere. Training opportunities will be provided to acquire additional experimental, circuit design and numerical research skills as appropriate.
The successful applicant will join an established team in Photonic Systems Group at Tyndall National Institute. Photonic Systems Group has broad research programs in leading-edge photonic systems including ultra high-capacity super-channels, optical metro and access networks, and all-optical signal processing. The group has more than 400 peer-reviewed papers since 2003, and is ranked among the best photonic system groups in the world. The laboratory facilities available for photonic systems research are favourably comparable to major industrial research labs.
Responsibilities
Simulations and experiments, manage experimental setups and equipments, devices/components purchasing and characterization, assist in conference call, project meeting attendance, PhD supervision, and technical presentation/reports.
Requirements
Applicants for this position should have a PhD degree in photonics, electronic engineering, information engineering, physics, or relevant discipline. The candidate should be highly self-motivated, have a passion for research and will be keen to contribute as integral members of a dynamic and growing research team. The candidate will have a solid background of optics and telecommunications, and have numerical and experimental skills of photonics components, devices and equipments, Matlab, and VPI. The experiences considered as advantages include optical super-channels, OFDM, and coherent detection. In order to facilitate the collaborations necessary to complete this project, the successful candidate will also be free to travel throughout Europe and will be able to comply with US export regulations.
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At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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| Education Backgrounds: |
Electrical Engineering Physics |
| Specialties: |
Laser/Photonics |
| Education Level: |
Doctorate (PH.D) |
| Experience: |
2 - 5 years |
| Languages spoken: |
English |
| Job Location: | Cork City, Ireland |
Type: Job
Deadline: 24th December 2013
Job reference (ID): 6813
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