Professor of Digital Microelectronics and Embedded System Design

UCC wishes to appoint to the role of Professor of Digital Microelectronics and Embedded System Design in the School of Engineering and Architecture (Discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). This is a unique opportunity for a candidate of international standing to lead the development of Microelectronics and Embedded Systems Engineering research within the School of Engineering, and to engage with a major industry partner in doing so.

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.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof Peter Parbrook, Head of Discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, email p.parbrook@ucc.ie   or tel +353 21 490 3390 or to Prof Jorge Oliveira, Head of School of Engineering and Architecture, email j.oliveira@ucc.ie .

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028 . UCC holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

Appointment may be made on the Professor Salary Scale: €140,068 - €177,078 (Scale B) / €133,065 - €171,002 (Scale A).

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie , quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 25th March  2025

No late applications will be accepted.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval