Post-Doctoral Researcher in Optical Design and Advanced Packaging

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Optical Design and Advanced Packaging
(Rinn Semiconductor – Ireland’s Centre for Semiconductor Innovation – PACK Theme)
 

• →Design, model, and simulate optical devices, components, and systems for advanced packaging applications.
• →Develop and validate new optical design methodologies and assist in the optimisation of advanced packaging processes through experimental research.
• →Work closely with packaging researchers and engineers to translate design concepts into experimentally validated prototypes and demonstrators.
• →Contribute to the development, characterisation, and optimisation of advanced packaging technologies using laboratory-based research.
• →Contribute to academic and industry-funded research projects.
• →Prepare technical reports, publications, and project presentations.
• →Contribute to research proposal development where appropriate.
• →Participate in education and public engagement activities, as required.
• →Ensure compliance with the Tyndall Quality Management System and Health and Safety standards.
• →Carry out other duties within the scope and level of the post as required.

Essential Criteria

• →PhD in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• →Experience in the design and simulation of optical or photonic devices, components, or systems.
• →Experience using commercial or research software for optical, electromagnetic, or multiphysics simulation.
• →Experience in experimental research, including laboratory validation of engineering or scientific concepts.
• →Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering or research projects.
• →Strong communication and technical report-writing skills.

Desirable Criteria

• →Experience in advanced photonic or electronic packaging technologies.
• →Experience with integrated photonics, optical interconnects, glass waveguides, or micro-optics.
• →Experience with optical alignment, characterisation, or free-space optical systems.
• →Experience contributing to academic or industrial research projects.
• →Experience presenting research at technical conferences or workshops.

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:
 

• →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
Duration: Approximately 2 years

Appointment may be made on the Post Doctoral level 1, salary range € 47,273 - € 53,925 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 Padraic Morrissey
Closing date of applications is 1pm, 25th September 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.