Post Doctoral Researcher - Integrated Magnetics Fabrication
Posted 9 days 8 hours ago by Tyndall National Institute
About Tyndall
Tyndall National Institute is an international leader in semiconductors, photonics, and deep tech research and innovation. It is a key actor and hosting partner in the delivery of the 'Chips for Europe Initiative' (EU Chips Act) and is Ireland's leading research and innovation organisation in nanotechnology, microelectronics, photonics, electronics, and AI.
With a community of over 600 researchers, engineers, support staff, postgraduate students, interns and industry researchers in residence, Tyndall is set to grow to 1,000 people by 2030 and is expanding its research facilities across Ireland.
Tyndall's Integrated Power & Energy Systems (IPES) research programme participates in the European Chips JU FAMES Pilot Line, a cross border collaboration co funded by the European Commission and Irish national funding agencies. The programme focuses on developing FD SOI technology at 10 nm and 7 nm nodes, incorporating integrated non volatile memory, radio frequency components, 3D integration, and power management ICs.
About the TeamThe MEMS Group within IPES will work on microfabrication, process integration, and heterogeneous integration of integrated magnetic devices for next generation power management. The person will also conduct wafer level characterization of fabricated devices and produce high quality research articles for International Conferences and Journals.
Key Duties & Responsibilities- Microfabrication process design, development and optimisation of Integrated Magnetics Devices - on silicon inductors and transformers
- Process optimisation for magnetic material deposition
- Develop and optimise microfabrication processes for interconnection towards packaging, micro assembly, and heterogeneous integration
- Generation of intellectual property (IP) and preparation of high quality research publications
- Showcasing research outcomes in reputed international conferences
- Presenting updates to stakeholders via verbal and written reports
- Engage with PhD/Masters students in a support role
- Participate in professional training and development to enhance research skills and competencies
- Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities
- Ensure compliance with Tyndall's Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety standards, and other regulations
- Carry out additional duties within the general scope and level of the post as reasonably required
- PhD in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, specialising in microfabrication process development and optimisation
- Excellent research track record with a minimum of two international peer reviewed publications
- At least two years of hands on cleanroom experience in microfabrication and process development
- Hands on experience in any two of the following microfabrication steps: lithography and pattern transfer, sputtering, CVD, wet etch, dry etch, and electroplating processes
- Expertise in electronic or MEMS device characterization (electrical, material, or structural analysis)
- Experience working with thin film based materials and devices
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English, including experience in writing peer reviewed papers
- Hands on experience with in line or end of line process metrology using SEM, AFM, FIB, XRD, network analyser, probe station, etc.
- Hands on experience with process optimisation methodologies - DoE, FMEA, RCA, run to run control, etc.
- Hands on experience in micro assembly or packaging of micro devices
- Knowledge of process integration
- Experience in project planning and management
We offer progressive employment and training policies, including opportunities for further studies. At Tyndall we value ambition, collaboration, diversity, excellence, and integrity, supporting career development through formal training, immersive environments, blended working options, comprehensive benefits such as UCC pension, long term illness benefits, and life assurance. Our culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, inclusive practices (Athena Swan Bronze award holder), and a strong sense of community.
Terms of Employment- Contract Category: Full Time
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Contract Duration: 18 Months
- Salary: €46,805 - €53,391 per annum, within the UCC Post Doctorate scale and the public sector pay policy
Tyndall National Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer.