PhD Candidate: Flexible Antenna Systems for Wearables

Tyndall National Institute; Ireland; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyndall National Institute in Cork, Ireland, invites applications for a sponsored PhD degree in Flexible Antenna Communication Systems as part of the EU-funded Transformational e-Textiles project (e-FLOWER) in collaboration with University College Cork.

The research spans next‑generation, stretchable electronic textiles and advanced materials, aiming to deliver wearable antenna systems that are reliable, recyclable and high‑performance.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in antenna design and new materials.
• Motivated and research-driven with ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to pursue a PhD and engage in EU-funded research project.

Responsibilities

• Develop antennas systems that can be integrated on flexible substrates alongside electronic components and sensors.
• Design and analyse the performance of antenna elements, high-frequency interconnects and RF components using EM analysis tools.
• Define suitable materials, manufacturing and integration strategies.
• Design test structures to characterize the electrical and mechanical properties of materials.
• Develop digital manufacturing methods for flexible RF components and antennas.
• Experimentally validate the performance of materials, components and systems.
• Provide regular progress updates, prepare technical reports and publications.
• Deliver technical presentations to sponsors and conferences.

Job description

Tyndall National Institute in Cork, Ireland, invites applications for a sponsored PhD degree in Flexible Antenna Communication Systems as part of the EU-funded Transformational e-Textiles project (e-FLOWER) in collaboration with University College Cork.

The research spans next‑generation, stretchable electronic textiles and advanced materials, aiming to deliver wearable antenna systems that are reliable, recyclable and high‑performance.