Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, is a leading research institute in semiconductors, photonics and deep‑tech innovation.
Senior Lecturer / Lecturer for Piezoelectric Microsystems MEMS Materials & Devices
Position: Full‑time permanent faculty (Senior Lecturer or Lecturer) at the School of Engineering in collaboration with Tyndall National Institute.
The Role
Applicants will be appointed at Senior Lecturer (or Lecturer) level.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a new research programme in semiconductor and microsystems technologies based on piezoelectric thin films or substrates.
* Connect microsystems/MEMS activities across the School of Engineering and Tyndall National Institute, including the SFI CONNECT Centre for Future Networks and Communications.
* Provide high‑quality engineering education to undergraduate and graduate students within a broader microsystems/electronics theme.
* Collaborate with research groups in Tyndall, the Schools of Engineering and Physics, the College of Engineering and Food Science, the College of Medicine and Health, and with external industrial partners.
* Publish innovative research outcomes and secure external funding.
Candidate Profile
* Research experience and expertise at least PhD level, ideally beyond.
* Expertise in design/fabrication of semiconductor MEMS components based on piezoelectric thin films or substrates.
* Experience in application of MEMS components to RF filter circuits or other RF components for reconfigurable RF front‑ends in 5G or 6G systems.
* Interest in extending piezoelectric MEMS research to power transformers, optical acoustics, biomedical imaging, PMUTs and related technologies is highly desirable.
* Strong track record of delivering innovative research at the cutting edge.
* Ability to develop innovative research ideas, lead independent research and align work with UCC Futures – Quantum and Photonics.
* Experience or interest in heterogeneous integration of microsystems into functional circuits.
* Teaching experience at university level is preferred.
Application
Applications should include an academic CV, a cover letter, and supporting materials such as Publications, Research Interests, Grants, Teaching Interests and Objectives.
Deadline: 5:00 pm (Irish Local Time) Friday 23rd January 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to:
Professor Cian Ó Mathúna – cian.omathuna@tyndall.ie
Professor Peter Parbrook – p.parbrook@ucc.ie.
Candidate information pack available.
Equal Opportunities
Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all individuals regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
All applications will undergo Garda vetting or an international police clearance as part of the selection process.
Salary will be based on the public sector pay policy. Interviews will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or in person, as required.
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