Senior Lecturer in Communication Sciences
University College Cork
Ireland
Institution: Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork (UCC)
Location: Cork, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Senior Lecturer or Lecturer Scale (public sector pay)
Closing Date: 23 January 2026, 17:00 IST
Job ID: 092896
About Tyndall National Institute
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Leading Irish research institute in semiconductors, photonics, microelectronics, and AI technologies.
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Key role in EU Chips Act / Chips for Europe Initiative.
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Collaborates with industry and academia to deliver economic and societal impact.
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Expanding infrastructure: new 17,000 m² building in Cork and plans for additional research sites in Ireland.
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Part of UCC Futures – Quantum & Photonics, a multidisciplinary initiative advancing quantum and photonics technologies.
Role Purpose
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Faculty position in Microelectronics for Photonic Communications.
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Appointment at Senior Lecturer or Lecturer level in the School of Engineering, in collaboration with Tyndall.
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Develop and lead a research programme in microelectronic circuit design for photonic communications.
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Potential for collaboration with industrial partners and existing Tyndall/UCC research groups.
Candidate Profile
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PhD in Electronic Engineering or related field.
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Track record in microelectronics circuit design and experimental validation.
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Ability to develop innovative research aligned with UCC Futures – Quantum & Photonics.
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Demonstrated ability to lead independent research programmes.
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Teaching capabilities in related areas are required.
Application Requirements
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Academic CV highlighting publications, research interests, grants/funding, and teaching experience.
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Cover letter demonstrating academic and research achievements.
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Details of teaching interests and objectives.
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Explain alignment with UCC Futures initiative and future research ambitions.
Note: Garda vetting and/or international police clearance may be required.
Informal Enquiries
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Prof. Paul Townsend, Head of Photonics Centre, Tyndall – paul.townsend@tyndall.ie
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Prof. Peter Parbrook, Head of Discipline, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, UCC – p.parbrook@ucc.ie
Additional Notes
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Tyndall & UCC are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI).
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Inclusive workplace supporting flexible working, family-friendly policies, and staff development.
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Applications must be submitted before 5PM IST, 23 Jan 2026.
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