Feb 3, 2009

PhD: Packaging Technologies for Wearable Systems

University College Cork, Tyndall National Institute invites applications for the position of Post Graduate Student to investigate and develop Packaging Technologies for the next generation, wearable wireless sensor network systems as part of the Science Foundation Ireland funded CSET - CLARITY.

Tyndall National Institute (Tyndall), www.tyndall.ie, is Ireland s largest research centre, specialising in defined areas of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The mission for Tyndall can be summarised as follows: To be a Centre of Excellence in Information and Communications Technology research, development and graduate training, recognised internationally for the quality of its outputs in materials, devices and systems, and its creation of new opportunities for Ireland s economic growth.

Within Tyndall, the WSN team is developing wearable wireless sensor network solutions for a variety of deployment scenarios on and around the body, in the built environment and wearable implementations. The team has a strong background in developing low power consumption, miniaturised systems, requiring rigorous RF simulation and design as well as embedded software development and system deployment and test. http://www.tyndall.ie/mai/wsn.htm

Role:
Reporting to the Wireless Sensor Network R&D activity leader the candidate will:
Be responsible for the specification and development of Packaging Technologies for wearable Systems.
Contribute to and/or initiate peer reviewed scientific publications in the area.
Travel to project meetings to present technical results and project updates.

The ideal candidate will have an honours degree in electrical / electronic engineering and an interest in the development of technological processes and development of microelectronic systems. Industrial experience in a relevant area would also be taken into consideration.

For more information, please contact Alan Mathewson on tel: +353 21 490 4142 or email: alan.mathewson@tyndall.ie

To apply, please submit a CV to careers@tyndall.iequoting the reference number.

University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer


To apply for this post, complete the application form and forward with a detailed curriculum vitae and references to:
HR Department
Tyndall National Institute, Lee Maltings, Prospect Row, Cork, Ireland
Fax: +353-21-4904058



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