Postdoctoral Researcher in Photonics Packaging

Overview

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 packaging processes that can be scaled to production and applied across a wide range of applications, including optical communications, medical devices, and sensing. Candidates with practical experience in photonic devices, optical components, automation, or related engineering fields are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Fiber and micro-optical packaging of photonic devices.

- Testing and alignment of photonic devices to evaluate packaged device performance.

- Development of packaging processes for a range of photonics applications, including automation of assembly and testing steps.

- Modelling of micro-optical and mechanical components.

- Managing academic and industry-funded research projects.

- Preparation and presentation of technical reports.

- Contributing to project delivery within an ISO-controlled environment.

- Participating in education and public engagement activities, as required.

- 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.

Essential Criteria

- PhD in physics, engineering, or a related discipline.

- Research experience in photonics or in a relevant engineering/applied physics area (for example, electronics, mechatronics, materials, or mechanical systems).

- Strong communication and technical report writing skills.

- Experience presenting research to technical audiences.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience in free-space optics and optical sensing.

- Experience working in a cleanroom environment.

- Hands-on experience with free-space optical alignment processes and tools.

- Exposure to automation tools or process automation in an R&D or production setting.

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 Padraic Morrissey.

Closing date for applications is 1pm 1st October 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.

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the 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.

At this time, 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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