Research Fellow in Integrated Photonics
Research Fellow in Integrated Photonics
at
Trinity College Dublin
, based in the
Department of Physics
and linked to the
Rinn Semiconductor
programme.
This is a
postdoctoral research fellow
position in
integrated photonics
focused on environmental sensing. The successful candidate will help drive and coordinate the
Rinn Semiconductor Sustainable Energy and Environment Theme
, developing photonic solutions for
distributed acoustic sensing for marine environments
and
photonic integrated chips for greenhouse gas sensing
.
The role sits at the intersection of
photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
,
heterogeneous integration
,
waveguide routing constraints
,
transceiver-class packaging
, and
system-level optical/electronic integration
. The fellow will work with theme lead PI, work-package PIs, postdoctoral researchers, and postgraduate students to define design rules, constraints, and coherent system-level decisions across the programme.
The appointee will be based at
Trinity College Dublin
and will have access to
Rinn Semiconductor facilities in Tyndall
, with regular travel/engagement expected. The wider Rinn Semiconductors initiative is described as part of a major Irish investment in advanced research, aiming to build a chiplet-based semiconductor design and integration ecosystem and strengthen collaboration across universities, institutions, and industry partners.
Eligibility highlights include a
PhD in Physics or a neighbouring discipline
, a background in PIC platforms and heterogeneous integration,
at least three years of postdoctoral experience
, a strong publication record, evidence of project delivery, and the ability to contribute independently while also leading and coordinating research activity. Experience with PhD students is desirable. The role also values research funding capability, communication skills, stakeholder engagement, administrative responsibility, and interest in outreach and science education.
Applications should be emailed to
Prof. Louise Bradley
at
[email protected]
with the subject line
RF-Rinn Semiconductor
. Applicants must submit a cover letter, comprehensive CV with publications, contact details for three referees, and a short research overview (maximum 2 pages). The interview process will include a presentation. Deadline:
14 September 2026, 17:00 (Europe/London)
.
