Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork has a researcher position available aimed at the research and development of high speed electro absorption modulators (EAMs). The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in an engineering or physics related discipline. The position requires a candidate who can take leadership in existing projects as well as develop projects of their own. The ideal candidate will have experience in high speed design, experimental DC and RF characterisation and analysis as well as fabrication of high speed III-V devices. While candidates who are experts in all aforementioned aspects are preferred, candidates with expertise in the combination of either high speed device design and high speed characterisation or high speed characterisation and device fabrication will be seriously considered.
He or she will lead the development of existing research projects, and will participate fully in the on time delivery of those projects including day to day resource coordination, management of milestones and deliverables, internal and external liaison and preparation of interim and final reports. The successful applicant will carry out research in the research facilities at the Tyndall National Institute, and will collaborate with other groups in Tyndall and elsewhere.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for, manage and conduct administrative and management tasks associated with the research programmes as agreed with the PI;
- Mentor and assist students and early‐stage researchers in the integrated photonics group;
- Supervise post graduate research students as supervisor or co‐supervisor, as appropriate;
- Carry out some teaching duties, as appropriate and agreed with the PI;
- Disseminate the outcomes of the research, including peer‐reviewed academic publications of international standing;
- They should be able to lead in the development of high speed electro absorption modulators for use in a larger photonic subsystem. This will include the design, modelling, characterisation and fabrication of the high speed III-V photonic devices;
- The successful candidate will join the Integrated Photonics Group and will, under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr Frank Peters, take on a leadership in existing research contracts as well as develop research contracts on their own.
Requirements
- A PhD in Engineering or Physics;
- Possess a proven track record in photonic fabrication, design and characterisation, with a particular focus on high speed photonic devices.
Desirable Requirements
- Strong leadership skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio;
- Experience in coding/scripting languages such as C++, MATLAB;
- Experience in lab control software e.g. LabVIEW;
- Experience in purchasing lab equipment for photonic device characterisation;
- Excellent hands-on lab skills in device testing, characterization, problem-solving, etc. and willing to work in the lab;
- Experience in mask design and mask design software;
- Experience in the design and characterisation of photonic integrated circuits;
- Experience in the design and characterisation of high speed photonic devices.