Miniaturised Smart Systems for the Built Environment
Position ID: ITOBO-TYNDALL-student 02
University College Cork, Tyndall National Institute invites applications for the position of Post Graduate Student to investigate and develop highly miniaturised smart sensors and actuator systems for the built environment as part of the SFI funded project ITOBO.
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 MAI team is developing Smart Spaces and incorporating wireless sensor networks into the built environment. 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 highly miniaturised smart sensors and actuator systems for the built environment.
• 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.
Written applications including application form, CV, list of publications, Research experience and completed projects, and details of three academic referees should be directed to:
Tyndall Institute, "Lee Maltings", Prospect Row, Cork, Ireland. (mark envelope with post-ID)
Questions can be directed to Brendan O'Flynn
Tel: +353 21 490 4088. Email: Brendan.oflynn@tyndall.ie
University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer
