Professor of Electronic Enginering

University College Cork

Institution: Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork (UCC)
Faculty/School: School of Engineering
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Professor Scale 1 or 2 (public sector pay policy)
Closing Date: Friday, 23 January 2026, 5 PM Irish Time
Job ID: 092895

About Tyndall National Institute & UCC Futures

  • Tyndall is a leading European research institute in semiconductors, photonics, electronics, AI, and deep-tech innovation.

  • Acts as Ireland’s national semiconductor hub (“Silicon Island”) and a key player in the EU Chips Act.

  • UCC Futures – Quantum & Photonics is a multidisciplinary initiative driving next-generation quantum, photonics, and AI technologies with applications in computing, healthcare, energy, communications, and beyond.

  • Tyndall has >700 staff and researchers, with plans to expand to 1,000 by 2030, including 250 PhD students.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will:

  • Lead research in integrated micro-nano magnetics materials, devices, and systems for high-performance computing and AI.

  • Design, fabricate, test, and integrate novel micro-nano magnetic devices and systems.

  • Provide academic leadership in MicroNano Magnetics activities across the School of Engineering and Tyndall National Institute.

  • Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to teaching initiatives.

  • Support Tyndall’s mission and UCC Futures strategic goals, including involvement with the SFI CONNECT Centre for Future Communications and Networks.

Candidate Profile

  • Distinguished research record in integrated micro-nano magnetics materials, devices, or systems (experimental expertise required).

  • Proven record of teaching excellence and ability to mentor researchers.

  • Ability to collaborate with industry and lead research teams.

  • Capacity to develop new research initiatives and coordinate research and teaching across the Institute and School.

Application Process

  • Submit: Academic CV and Cover Letter

  • Include: Publications, Research Interests, Grants/Funding, Teaching Interests & Objectives

  • Discuss: Research ambitions and alignment with UCC Futures – Quantum & Photonics

  • Deadline: 5 PM Irish Time, 23 January 2026

  • Interviews: Online (Microsoft Teams) or in person

Informal enquiries:

  • Prof. Cian Ó Mathúna, Research Programme Director, Integrated Power & Energy Systems, Tyndall National Institute, Email: cian.omathuna@tyndall.ie

  • Prof. Peter Parbrook, Professor of III-Nitride Materials, Head of Discipline Electrical & Electronic Engineering, UCC, Email: p.parbrook@ucc.ie

Applications & Info: Perrett Laver – Tyndall National Institute

Additional Notes

  • Garda vetting or international police clearance may be required.

  • UCC and Tyndall are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and flexible/family-friendly working policies.

  • Appointment dependent on university approval and higher education employment framework.

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