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We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (or Postdoctoral Researcher) to join Tyndall and play a leading role in a newly funded Horizon Europe project (Duration: 3.5 years) developing next-generation visible-spectrum photonic integrated circuit (PIC) light engines for augmented reality (AR) glasses. This ambitious programme targets scalable, high-efficiency, and compact light sources for wearable AR systems, combining advanced III–V optoelectronics with heterogeneous photonic integration.
Job Responsibility:
Engage with project partners (internally and externally) to understand the requirements and communicate the results
Plan and coordinate the tasks and experiment activities according to the project timelines
Conduct the device fabrication/processing in the cleanroom
Perform the device characterisation and analysis using various equipment and in the test laboratories
Regularly report and communicate the results to the team and the team leader
Disseminate the scientific results of the project, by attending workshops, seminars, and domestic and international conferences
Publish high-impact journal papers to enhance the visibility and peer recognition
To assume a role in the design as well as the execution of research, contributing significantly to the development of research proposals and funding successes
To secure competitive research funding for research proposals
To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with the supervisor or supervision team
Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities
Ensure compliance with Tyndall’s Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety standards, and other regulations
To carry out any additional duties that may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post
Requirements:
PhD degree in either photonics, physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or other relevant fields
Typically 6 years’ experience (Senior Postdoctoral Researcher) but no less than 2 years’ postdoctoral research experience (Postdoctoral Researcher) or equivalent work experience in the industry sector
Strong expertise on III-V material based (GaN, GaAs, or InP) device fabrication with adequate cleanroom experience, including LEDs, LDs, VCSELs, etc
Relevant publications on high-impact journals and presentations on international conferences or patents if coming from industry
Nice to have:
Experience on III-nitrides (i.e. AlInGaN) materials and devices, especially with expertise on LDs or SLDs
Experience on photonics integration process and packaging techniques
With knowledge or capabilities of designing and fabricating the photonics integrated circuits (PICs)
Highly self-motivated and ability to take initiative
Strong communication and presentation skills
Having supervised postgraduate students
Experience of applying for and securing funding
What we offer:
A leadership role in a high-visibility Horizon Europe project
Access to state-of-the-art III–V fabrication and photonics integration facilities at Tyndall
Opportunity to shape next-generation AR light engine technologies
Collaboration with leading European academic and industrial partners