Fully Funded PhD: FLIM PIC Design for Next-Gen Endoscopy

Tyndall National Institute; Ireland; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PhD funding

Tax-free stipend

Access to world-class facilities at Tŷ

Job summary

Tyndall National Institute, Ireland’s leading photonics and microelectronics research centre, is offering a fully funded PhD position. The role focuses on designing photonic integrated circuits for FLIM in next‑generation endoscopy, within CARE 1, to enable multimodal imaging in colorectal diagnostics.

The successful candidate will tackle simulation, design and experimental validation, collaborating with industry partners and using advanced fabrication facilities at Tyndall/UCC.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Semiconductor, Photonics or related field.
• Strong background in photonics, optics or electronic engineering.
• Experience with photonic simulation and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Explore mode-locking strategies for UV 375–400 nm laser and cavity designs.
• Design a first-generation PIC for FLIM and assess system performance.
• Experimentally test pulsing schemes at fabrication facilities or partners.
• Develop a second-generation PIC with iterative feedback and packaging readiness.
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety standards.
• Pursue translational, clinically relevant research with industry partners.

Skills

Photonics

Programming/simulation

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Master's degree in Physics/Photonics or related

Tools

Lumerical

COMSOL

PIC design tools

Job description

Tyndall National Institute, Ireland’s leading photonics and microelectronics research centre, is offering a fully funded PhD position. The role focuses on designing photonic integrated circuits for FLIM in next‑generation endoscopy, within CARE 1, to enable multimodal imaging in colorectal diagnostics.

The successful candidate will tackle simulation, design and experimental validation, collaborating with industry partners and using advanced fabrication facilities at Tyndall/UCC.