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 integrated circuit design in state-of-the-art CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS technologies for various applications, such as wireless and wireline communications, satellite systems and high-accuracy radars and sensors for industrial automation. Following research associate / PhD candidate positions are available in the field of high-speed integrated circuit (IC) design with a focus on:

• Electro/optical high-speed analog and mixed-signal IC design
• Millimeter-wave efficient and linear power amplifier design in SiGe/CMOS technology

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 analog/digital circuit design and/or RF engineering is desirable.
• Good speaking and writing skills in English are required.
• Knowledge of German language is desirable.