PhD Engineering Science

At Tyndall , we are international research leaders in nanomaterials, electronics and photonics from atoms to systems, particularly in our core market areas of electronics, communications, energy, health, agri-tech and the environment. Based at University College Cork, we are Ireland’s largest Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and one of Europe’s leading institutes for deep-tech research and innovation.

Choosing a postgraduate training programme at Tyndall means you will have the opportunity to work on leading-edge research within a multi-disciplinary team of experts with access to a state-of–the-art R&D infrastructure. As well as collaborating with academic partners across the globe, you’ll also benefit from our close network of over 200 industry partners internationally, giving you the opportunity to partner on projects with large multinationals and SMEs.

At Tyndall, you have the potential to expand your knowledge in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry or Computer Sciences and to define the future, making a real impact to some of the world’s major societal challenges. We have Research Masters and PhD positions, interdisciplinary areas, ranging from fundamentals to applied research, such as Micro and Nano Systems and Photonics, across our Research Centres.