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Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d)

Organizational unit

Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Elektronik (IHE)

Job description

The Institute of Radio Frequency Engineering and Electronics conducts research in the field of highly-integrated millimeter-wave wireless modules and integrated photonic-electronic systems as well as signal processing for radar and communication systems. Multiple research associate / PhD candidate positions are available within the following research fields:

  • THz systems: Antennas, passive components, packaging and system concepts for highly integrated millimeter-wave and THz systems from 70 GHz to 1 THz
  • Ultra-wideband photonic-electronic systems: Packaging and interconnection technology for electronic interfacing of photonic components with wide bandwidth of more than 100 GHz
  • Signal processing for Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS)
  • Radar signal processing for industrial, medical and automotive applications

The offered positions will provide the PhD students with a comprehensive set of theoretical and practical skills relevant for innovation and long-term employability in a rapidly growing sector. The candidates are expected to perform research activities independently, contribute to development of future research directions and participate in teaching and supervision of student theses.

Starting date

as soon as possible

Personal qualification

  • The candidate should have an excellent master’s degree in the field of electrical engineering/electronics and information technology or physics.
  • Experience in the field of RF engineering and/or signal processing is desirable.
  • Good speaking and writing skills in English are required.
  • Knowledge of German language is desirable.

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

This is what we offer

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

Contract duration

limited to 1 year with the possibility of extension

Application up to

August 15, 2024

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Zwick.

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1262/2024.

Vacancy number: 1262/2024

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Contact

Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Kehrer
Phone: 0721 608-45415,

Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe