Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin:

Post: Post-Doctoral Researcher - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment - School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Fixed-Term Specified Purpose contract for up to 5 years with initial funding confirmed for 12 months) (Reference: 346/2022)

Location: Currently located in TU Dublin, Grangegorman campus, Dublin 7.  

Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation. 

Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed at point (01) of the of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale i.e. €43,699 gross per annum. 

Closing Date: 28th February 2023 at 5.00 p.m. (Irish time). Late applications will not be accepted. 

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place week beginning 20th March 2023, please note this date might change. 

The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length.

Application Details/Procedures:

For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit CITY CAMPUS website visit  

Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer

Knowledge and Experience

• A PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline such as optical engineering, physics, or a closely related discipline (Essential).
• Evidence of a research profile and publication record within the area of sensing, photonics, or fiber optics (Essential).
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies in sensing, photonics or fiber optics (Essential).
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies in optical fibre sensing.
• Experience in research supervision of graduate students.

Skills, talents & abilities

• Commitment to high quality research (Essential)
• Effective communication and knowledge transfer skills with the ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

Role Overview

The work on this Research Programme is carried out by Post-doctoral Researchers and is quasi-autonomous research activity. The mentoring Principal Investigator (PI) will advise the appointee on the conduct of their research which itself will be part of a research programme that the PI is responsible for. The intention is that during the employment of the appointee, they will avail of learning opportunities provided by TU Dublin and/or external agencies related to their particular research programme or research practice in general. At the completion of the Senior/Postdoctoral Research Fellowship period, the appointee will be expected to leave the University and continue their academic formation and development in a different research environment. At the completion of the mentored training period, the appointee should be in a position to take up employment as a fully autonomous researcher with another employer.

The Research Programme involves research and development tasks focussing on novel optical fiber sensors with tailored properties aiming to achieve ultra-high refractive index sensitivity combined with a simple fabrication process and potentially compatible with microfluidics platforms. 

The successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant area, such as photonics, optical engineering, or physics. Substantial research experience in sensing, photonics, or fiber optics and a good publication track record are essential. Activities will focus on both theoretical analysis and design of fiber optic sensing devices and experimental investigation with an emphasis on commercial applicability. 

This is a fixed-term specified purpose appointment for up to a maximum of 5 years which will run from the date of employment until the end of the purpose or until the funding for this post comes to an end, whichever is the sooner. Initial funding is in place for 12 months from the date of employment.