Tyndall National Institute Benefits Overview

Conduct research on photonic devices and compact photonic circuits, focusing on semiconductor device simulation, process-flow design, mask layout, fabrication, micro-transfer printing, integration, and electro-optic characterization. The role also involves publishing research, mentoring, education and public engagement, quality and safety compliance, and collaboration with academic and industry partners.

Conduct research on wireless sensing and communication for UAV and non-terrestrial platforms. Develop beamforming, direction-finding, sensing waveforms, antenna arrays, and radar/communications signal processing. Implement algorithms in C++, Julia, Python, and MATLAB, validate them on software-defined radio hardware, and conduct real-world UAV field trials. Publish research, mentor postgraduate students, support education and public engagement, and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.

Fully funded four-year PhD researching integrated sensing and communication for UAV and non-terrestrial networks. The candidate will develop signal-processing algorithms, sensing waveforms, beamforming and localisation methods; implement them using software-defined radios and programmable hardware; analyse RF datasets; and conduct laboratory and outdoor UAV field trials. Responsibilities also include publishing research, presenting findings, collaborating with academic and industry partners, and supporting education and public engagement activities.