Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher - Materials Development – Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) and Oxide Semiconductors (OSC).

Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term

Tyndall National Institute is Ireland’s largest Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and a flagship Institute of University College Cork. Specialising in both electronics and photonics, Tyndall works with global industry and academia to transform research into products in its core market areas of electronics, communications, energy, health, agri-tech and the environment.

Background to the Role
Within Tyndall’s Micro Nano Systems Centre, we have created a strategic research programme focusing on materials, emerging devices and architectures for future information processing, interfacing with CMOS and beyond (“CMOS++ Materials & Devices”).

Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to design & implement a specific research programme in association with the Principal Investigator to support the development of Tyndall’s TMD and SOC activity in the NanoIC Pilot Line. You will report to, be directed by and be under the supervision of the Principal Investigator assigned to this activity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Work with the supervisor and other team members in idea generation and to deliver the outputs of the project.
- Coordinate and execute the implementation of experimental work including the development of new growth processes, fundamental materials characterisation, presentation and interpretation of data.
- Utilise an independent approach to carry the project work forward including to proactively identify opportunities for external funding sources and prepare grant proposals.
- Collaborate with project partners, internal and external researchers and carry out any administrative and management work associated with the NanoIC technical deliverables.
- Engage in the dissemination of the results to the relevant research stakeholders in the appropriate form such as reports result to team, partners, and funding agencies and publications in the top-tier journals and at leading conferences in the field.
- Supervise and provide day-to-day advice, support, mentoring, and assistance to research graduates, students and other junior members in the subject of TMD devices.
- Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system and Health and Safety standards.

Essential Criteria

- PhD in materials sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics or related discipline
- Typically, 4 years of hands-on experience working on chemical vapour deposition, atomic layer deposition or similar material growth methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of material science, relevant materials characterisation methods and the key attributes required for integration of developed materials into device process flows
- A strong publication record in the growth of metal oxide or TMD materials
- Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results

What we Offer

We offer progressive employment and training policies including opportunities for further studies. At Tyndall we value Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence and Integrity. You will be supported throughout to grow your skillset and learn how to adapt in new challenges to develop your career.

Appointment may be made on the UCC Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale €44,847 – €51,313 p.a. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with the public sector pay policy.

The duration of the contract is a for a fixed term of approximately 24 months. Informal enquiries concerning this position can be made to Ian Povey.

Closing date for application is 7th February 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.

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