Postdoctoral Research Position in 2D Materials: at Tyndall National Institute, Cork, Ireland
About Position/Job
Tyndall National Institute, Ireland’s leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) in electronics and photonics, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Nanoelectronics Materials and Devices Group. The role focuses on investigating grain boundaries in 2D materials and their impact on device performance, contributing to next-generation semiconductor innovations in collaboration with Intel.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: Tyndall National Institute (University College Cork)
- Department: 2D Materials And Devices Engineering (2D-MADE), Nanoelectronics Materials and Devices Group
- Research Field: Nanoelectronics, 2D Materials
- Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months, extendable)
- Start Date (Anticipated): June 2025
- Working Hours: Full-time (approx. 39 hours/week)
- Salary Range: €45,847–€52,339 p.a. (UCC Postdoctoral Scale)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) like MoS2 and WSe2
- Grain Boundary (GB) Characterisation
- Device Fabrication and Characterisation
- Electrical Transport Phenomena
- Nanoelectronics
- Semiconductor Materials Engineering
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Hands-on expertise in fabricating TMD-based devices using EBL.
- Strong publication record in 2D materials research.
- Flexibility with equipment schedules and excellent communication skills.
- Teamwork skills and experience in independent research.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of carrier transport physics in TMDs.
- Experience with technology transfer and innovation.
- Evidence of entrepreneurial creativity.
- Time management and resource planning skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate test structures using advanced lithography.
- Perform structural and electrical characterisation of devices.
- Collaborate closely with Intel and other partners.
- Publish high-impact research articles and present at conferences.
- Mentor and guide junior researchers and graduate students.
- Proactively apply for research funding and explore commercialization opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.
Application Process
Applications must include an up-to-date CV and a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria.
How to Apply
Submit your application through Tyndall’s career portal.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Motivation Letter
Important Dates
Application Opens: Open Now
Deadline: 9th May 2025
Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Tyndall National Institute
- Job Posting: Apply on Tyndall Careers
- Apply Now: Submit Application
