(BOF-39) Senior Researcher - Wireless Sensor Network Job Description
The Microsystems Centre at the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork has more than 80 researchers, led by 12 Principal Investigators, and an annual budget of €4.5million. It is concerned with the development and application of nanotechnology, microelectronics integration and smart systems to deliver strategic technology platforms that will address key society challenges in energy, health and the environment. The research covers the breadth of the “atoms to systems” paradigm with particular focus on the convergence of microelectronics and microsystems whereby CMOS provides an intelligent platform for the miniaturisation and integration of non-standard functions such as sensors, actuators, power and cooling.
A key theme for the Centre is to develop a fundamental understanding of how to interface microelectronics with:
- the built and the natural environment to improve the sustainability of our natural resources (i.e. air, water, food, energy) and the quality of our environment through monitoring and control and
- the human body to enhance our health and well-being through diagnostics and therapeutics
Miniaturisation, autonomy and the life sciences interface are key drivers for the Centre’s research strategy. The miniaturisation agenda leverages the “More than Moore” space and focuses on the packaging and heterogeneous systems integration of a range of different materials, devices and circuits. Autonomy is focused on enabling appropriate communication with, and between, microsystems platforms, in terms of communications range, data rate and power as well as facilitating self-powering through the use of various forms of energy harvesting. The Life Sciences Interface addresses the issue of providing reliable transduction between the electronics/photonics regime and the built/natural environment or the human body.
The Wireless Sensor Network Group, Tyndall National Institute - University College Cork, invites applications for an appointment as a
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Fellow to drive an appropriate research agenda to investigate and develop and deploy very low power, intelligent, easily configurable and deployable
Wearable - Wireless Embedded Systems for use within the Wireless Sensor Networks Group applied research agenda focusing on solving the societal challenges associated with fitness and health monitoring.
Working with the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Head of Group and Microsystems Head of Centre, the successful candidate will lead a team of multi-disciplinary researchers with expertise in microsystems technology, wireless sensors, electronics and low power system design to facilitate applied research. The team comprises of engineers, researchers and postgraduate students with various levels of experience and qualifications.
ResponsibilitiesEnhance Tyndall’s position internationally as a world leader in Wearable WSN research.
Provide research leadership – devising a strategic vision for Wearable WSN research in Tyndall that will be dynamically reviewed & revised annually.
Work closely with PIs in Tyndall directly or indirectly engaged in Wearable WSN technologies.
Work with Tyndall’s industry partners (existing and planned) to identify their Wearable WSN needs (technologies and applications).
Define, lead and participate Wearable WSN related research activities.
Further enhance the international profile for Tyndall’s world leading researchers in Wearable WSN activities, positioning Tyndall strategically within academic and industry Wearable WSN consortia.
Co-ordinate and define Tyndall projects with a Wearable WSN research agenda, ensuring that all technology platforms developed are in line with Tyndall’s WSN mote roadmap, developing self-powered, miniaturized and cost effective solutions with actuation and control compatibility.
Travel to conferences, workshops, industry meetings, proposal project meetings, to strategically position Tyndall as a world-leading Wearable WSN research centre.
Maintain engineering logs (hard copy and software) of all activities including engineering documents, meetings, reviews, results, IP generated, project correspondence, in accordance with Tyndall’s ISO900 procedures.
Execute duties in accordance with terms and conditions of related industry, academic & consortia agreements.
Reporting to the Group Head, the candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of a multidisciplinary research team, developing and building an appropriate and sustainable research agenda in the field of Wearable wireless sensing systems.
The candidate will be required to coordinate the system specification, design and deployment of micro-system platforms incorporating the necessary communications, processing, sensor interfacing and power supply conditioning necessary to enable deployments of Wireless Sensing in applications such as fitness and health monitoring, assisted living, SMART homes and ehealth applications.
The successful candidate will be required to have expertise in the specification, design and testing of embedded wireless sensing solutions with activities ranging from device driver development and modification, circuit design, RFs system simulation and design, PCB layout, firmware development using C and other programming languages, product performance characterization and system testing.
Building on the existing team’s expertise and capabilities the candidate will be required to develop and implement a sustainable research roadmap associated with Wearable wireless systems for health and develop project proposals to secure funding to carry out the research identified
Take part in project meetings to present technical results and project updates.
(BOF-39) Senior Researcher - Wireless Sensor Network Job Requirements
Requirements
A relevant postgraduate (PhD Level) degree and appropriate postdoctoral experience is required for this position, as is: a track record in project and research program management, research proposal development, a significant publication track record and strategic research planning.
Key skills required include team building, research proposal writing, good project management, scheduling capability, report writing, documentation and communication skills for interaction with internal and external partners are essential as well as a high level of technical competency in the area of wireless embedded system design. The candidate needs to be highly motivated and innovative, practical, self-managed and achievement orientated.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have an Honours degree in Electronics/Computer Science/Mathematics or in a relevant discipline and appropriate project management experience in the development of Wearable and/or Wireless Technology.
A postgraduate degree – PHD/Masters level in a relevant area combined with experience in a research management role is required. The ideal candidate will have the equivalent of at least 5 years postdoctoral experience in Embedded Systems R&D and body area networks for healthcare. The candidate will need to have demonstrated a capability in research project management and strategy development as well as experience in setting up and maintaining a research team of postdoctoral researchers, applications engineers and student supervision.
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At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
(BOF-39) Senior Researcher - Wireless Sensor Network Application Information
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(BOF-39) Senior Researcher - Wireless Sensor Network Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Mathematics
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| Specialties: |
Embedded software
Project Management
Research (R&D)
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| Education Level: |
Doctorate (PH.D)
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| Experience: |
2 - 5 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Cork, Ireland |
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