DP-7 Researcher/ Scientist in Emerging RF Technologies

DP-7 Researcher/ Scientist in Emerging RF Technologies 

Contract: Full-time/Fixed Term

The Advanced RF Technologies (ART) Group at Tyndall National Institute (TNI) and University College Cork is advertising for the position of the Post-doctoral Researcher/Scientist in Emerging RF Technologies. Our team aims to recruit a well-qualified and highly-motivated researcher with strong background in electromagnetics, RF/mm-Wave design of passive and active RF front-end components and digital additive manufacturing. The post holder will be the lead researcher of interdisciplinary research projects aim to develop highly-integrated and performance-enhanced RF front-ends for 6G communications and IoT devices. Specifically, the successful candidate will be engaged in research aiming to develop: i) digital manufacturing techniques for high-frequency RF components and antenna sub-systems and ii) reconfigurable GaN/GaAs-based active RF components (e.g, LNAs and PAs). Furthermore, the postholder is expected to be involved in project management, proposals development and co-supervision of MS and PhD students.

The candidate will be given an initial 18 months contract with scope for long term extension subject to performance and availability of funds.

The successful candidate will become a member of a diverse and vibrant community of academics, research professionals and students at TNI and UCC and will have access to world-class RF characterization and manufacturing facilities at TNI, UCC. Further information on our community and infrastructure can be found in the following websites: Advanced RF Technology Group: https://advancedrftechnologies.com/  University College Cork: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ , Tyndall National Institute: . 

Key responsibilities

• Analysis, design and modelling of active and passive RF front-end components.
• RF characterization of devices, components, and RF sub-systems.
• CAD and CAM design of 3D components
• Develop digital manufacturing techniques for RF components and antenna subsystems
• Develop new materials and manufacturing techniques compatible with digital manufacturing
• Characterize material properties
• Technical project management of research projects. 
•  Preparation of power point presentations and technical reports.
• Preparation of research papers for IEEE journals and conferences.
• Supervise and assist MS and PhD students.
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.
• Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Essential Criteria

• PhD degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering. 
• PhD thesis/ publications in RF design of 3D RF components
• PhD thesis/publications in additively manufactured microwave/millimeterwave RF components
• Proficient in using RF circuit and EM design tools, e.g. ADS (or similar), HFSS (or similar). 
• Proficient in characterizing RF components using a probe station
• Strong publication record in IEEE journal and conference publications

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in power amplifiers and low noise amplifiers design
• Experience in digital manufacturing techniques (e.g., piezojetting, inkjet jetting, FFF)
• Experience in additively manufactured materials: dielectrics, ceramics, metals
• Experience in PhD student mentorship/co-supervision
• Experience in teaching

Appointment may be made on the IUA Scale for Post-Doctoral Researchers € 39,522-€ 46,906pa and Senior Post-Doctoral Researchers € 48,242-€ 51,035pa.  Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Informal inquiries can be made in confidence to [email protected]

Application Instructions : Please click here to Apply 

Please ensure that your motivation letter, CV and application letter are submitted in pdf format.

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.

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.