Professor of Electronic Engineering

University College Cork

Institution: Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork (UCC)
Faculty/School: School of Engineering
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Professor Scale 1 or 2 (public sector pay policy)
Closing Date: Friday, 23 January 2026, 5 PM Irish Time
Job ID: 092895

About Tyndall National Institute & UCC Futures

• Tyndall is a leading European research institute in semiconductors, photonics, electronics, AI, and deep-tech innovation.
• Acts as Ireland’s national semiconductor hub (“Silicon Island”) and a key player in the EU Chips Act.
• UCC Futures – Quantum & Photonics is a multidisciplinary initiative driving next-generation quantum, photonics, and AI technologies with applications in computing, healthcare, energy, communications, and beyond.
• Tyndall has >700 staff and researchers, with plans to expand to 1,000 by 2030, including 250 PhD students.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will:

• Lead research in integrated micro-nano magnetics materials, devices, and systems for high-performance computing and AI.
• Design, fabricate, test, and integrate novel micro-nano magnetic devices and systems.
• Provide academic leadership in MicroNano Magnetics activities across the School of Engineering and Tyndall National Institute.
• Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to teaching initiatives.
• Support Tyndall’s mission and UCC Futures strategic goals, including involvement with the SFI CONNECT Centre for Future Communications and Networks.

Candidate Profile

• Distinguished research record in integrated micro-nano magnetics materials, devices, or systems (experimental expertise required).
• Proven record of teaching excellence and ability to mentor researchers.
• Ability to collaborate with industry and lead research teams.
• Capacity to develop new research initiatives and coordinate research and teaching across the Institute and School.

Application Process

• Submit: Academic CV and Cover Letter
• Include: Publications, Research Interests, Grants/Funding, Teaching Interests & Objectives
• Discuss: Research ambitions and alignment with UCC Futures – Quantum & Photonics
• Deadline: 5 PM Irish Time, 23 January 2026
• Interviews: Online (Microsoft Teams) or in person

Informal enquiries:

• Prof. Cian Ó Mathúna, Research Programme Director, Integrated Power & Energy Systems, Tyndall National Institute, Email: cian.omathuna@tyndall.ie
• Prof. Peter Parbrook, Professor of III-Nitride Materials, Head of Discipline Electrical & Electronic Engineering, UCC, Email: p.parbrook@ucc.ie

Applications & Info: Perrett Laver – Tyndall National Institute

Additional Notes

• Garda vetting or international police clearance may be required.
• UCC and Tyndall are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and flexible/family-friendly working policies.
• Appointment dependent on university approval and higher education employment framework.