Fully Funded PhD: FLIM PIC Design for Endoscopy

Tyndall; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD funding

Tax-free stipend

Fabrication facilities access

Industry collaboration

Job summary

Tyndall National Institute, hosted by University College Cork, in partnership with Rinn Semiconductor, offers a fully funded PhD position focused on FLIM photonic integrated circuits for next‑generation endoscopy.

The project spans design, simulation and experimental validation with access to state‑of‑the‑art fabrication and cross‑theme collaboration; supervision by HET and Biophotonics teams; stipend €25,000/year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong background in photonics, optics or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or C++.
• English language requirements per UCC.

Responsibilities

• Design a foundry-compatible PIC for FLIM.
• Explore UV laser pulsing schemes including mode-locking.
• Test and benchmark pulsing schemes at the Tyndall facility or with a foundry partner.
• Develop a second-generation PIC incorporating experimental feedback.
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with Tyndall’s QM/Safety standards.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Photonic design

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Physics, Semiconductor, Photonics or related discipline

Tools

Lumerical

COMSOL

PIC design tools

Job description

Tyndall National Institute, hosted by University College Cork, in partnership with Rinn Semiconductor, offers a fully funded PhD position focused on FLIM photonic integrated circuits for next‑generation endoscopy.

The project spans design, simulation and experimental validation with access to state‑of‑the‑art fabrication and cross‑theme collaboration; supervision by HET and Biophotonics teams; stipend €25,000/year.