Postdoctoral Researcher -Optical Communication Systems for Data Centre and Optical Metro/Access

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Postdoctoral Researcher -Optical Communication Systems for Data Centre and Optical Metro/Access

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Tyndall National Institute

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher – Optical Communication Systems for Data Centre and Optical Metro/Access.
Contract: Full Time/Fixed TermThe Photonic Systems Group (photonics) at Tyndall National Institute is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support research activities in high-speed optical communication and digital signal processing. The candidate will collaborate closely with industry and academic partners to develop prototype systems with high-capacity, multiple-wavelength communication systems that exploit novel photonic integrated components for future datacentre, optical metro/access networks. This job offer focuses on the implementation, set-up, experimental demonstration and validation of 100/200Gb/s NRZ/PAM4 intensity modulated optical communication systems with up to several Terabit per second overall capacity.This position is funded by European Union Project ADOPTION (https://adoption-project.eu/) with the objective of developing low power and low cost solution for intra-data centre networks employing co-packaged optics. The proposed heterogeneous integration of optics and silicon on a single packaged substrate in ADOPTION aims at addressing switch capacities scaling beyond 204.8Tb/s with port speeds of 6.4Tb/s. The consortium includes 3 SMEs, 3 large companies and 4 research institutions (Tyndall, Imec, Eindhoven University and Fraunhofer IZM). The successful candidate will work with the ADOPTION team on system integration and high-speed testbed development. The final demonstrator will showcase disruptive new network architectures for hyper-scale data centres and AI computing clusters utilising optical switching and routing to increase efficiency and reduce latency.The candidate will be appointed as the technical lead of the SFI funded Tera Lab infrastructure in the Photonic Systems Laboratory in Tyndall. The Tera Lab is Tyndall’s latest cutting-edge testbed, incorporating the latest high-speed sampling System (256 GSa/s arbitrary waveform generator and real-time oscilloscope) and optical components capable of delivering up to 1 Terabit-per-second per user. Tera Lab will be Ireland’s leading test and measurement research facility to develop, test and showcase advanced wireless and photonic components, sub-systems, and converged network demonstrators.The candidate will also be actively involved in the broader research programme of the Photonic Systems Group in the area of next-generation communication systems. This will involve collaboration with parallel ongoing projects and partners of the Irish Photonic Integration Centre (IPIC) (www.ipic.ie).Responsibilities

• Work with national and international partners in academia and industry on research and development projects.
• Setting-up optical communication testbed, testing and validating novel network architectures and optical components.
• Supporting the acquisition of new research and industry projects that will be carried out on the Tera Lab Infrastructure.
• Support the development of the system demonstrations in the ADOPTION project.
• Report the results at the project meeting and collaborate with the ADOPTION partners to refine the specifications of the final demonstrator and test bed.
• Author and co-author publications in leading journals and present talks at top international conferences in the relevant fields in order to disseminate the results of the project.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.
• Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Essential Criteria

• A PhD (or Master degree with equivalent industry experience) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related subject (Computer Science, Telecommunication, Physics, Electrical/Electronics, etc.)
• Good knowledge of optical communication systems and digital signal processing, as well as experience in experimental work and dedication to laboratory experiments.
• Experienced in setting up optical communication test beds to generate, transmit and receiver high-speed optical signals in academic or industrial laboratories.
• Experienced in verifying and validating experimental results by comparing with modelling of optical communication systems using software packages such as MATLAB, Python and VPITransmissionMaker.
• The candidate must demonstrate a high level of motivation; have an academic record of excellence, and good writing and communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative.
• A capability to work effectively within a project team to achieve results.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in characterisation of photonic devices.
• Excellent hands-on lab skills in characterisation, problem-solving, etc. and willing to work in the lab, and in a team.
• Experience in the acquisition of new projects in the area of optical communications.

This is a fulltime postdoctoral research opportunity in University College Cork, initially for 18 months, with further extension to 36 months, subject to successful project progress.Informal enquiries can be made in confidence toAppointment will be made on the IUA Scale for Post Doctoral Researcher €44,847 – €51,313 p.a. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with experience and public sector pay policy.Application InstructionsPlease make sure to attach an up to date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for this role.Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
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Expected salary

€44847 – 51313 per year

Location

Cork

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:25:49 GMT

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