Contract: Full Time
This title will apply to a person of appropriate qualifications e.g., PhD, employed on a contract for the purpose of assisting in the performance of research in the University. The successful candidate will join the Wireless Sensor Networks (https://www.tyndall.ie/wireless-sensor-network) at Tyndall National Institute under the direction of one or more Principal Investigator’s/Senior Researchers within a dedicated laboratory on one or more research projects to implement research-focused platforms in the area of Wearable WSN for Connected Health and Wellness monitoring.
A Postdoc Researcher will help define and implement applied research projects in a variety of fast-moving, industrially relevant areas as part of a team of multi-disciplinary industry-aligned researchers with expertise in microsystems technology, wireless sensors, electronics and low-power system hardware and software design to execute industry defined applied research projects.
Activities will include applied research implementation, software co-design and data processing algorithms for motion analysis and biomechanics, and travel to international conferences, workshops, industry meetings, proposal project meetings, to strategically position Tyndall WSN as a world-leading industry-focused applied research group in the area of health and wellness monitoring.
Essential Criteria
The candidate should have:
- A PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or related area.
- Appropriate research experience in data analytics of wearable sensors data for Connected Health and Wellness, especially on gait analysis and biomechanics.
- Experience with clinicians and patients.
- Experience with lab-equipment, especially wearable sensors and camera-based systems.
- A strong publication record.
- An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
- A demonstrated capability in the delivery of research projects.
- Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Self-motivation, initiative, and being achievement-oriented.
Desirable Criteria
- Good analytical skills and computer skills.
- Evidence of excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Evidence of excellent time management skills.
To apply, please click here to download and complete the application form and return, together with your cv and motivation letter to careers@tyndall.ie. Handwritten forms will not be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Sokratis Komaris, email sokratis.komaris@tyndall.ie OR salvatore.tedesco@tyndall.ie