Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (RF/Mixed-Signal IC Design) | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter / Doktorandin bzw. Doktorand (m/w/d) (w26-015)
Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate or Doctoral Candidate to join the Institute of Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Electronics at TU Dresden, focusing on the design and investigation of energy-efficient modulator driver chips. The role involves cutting-edge research within the DFG-funded PLASMODICS project, focusing on the co-design of plasmonic low-voltage ring modulators and customized electrical driver circuits for optical data transmission. Day-to-day tasks include researching, designing, analyzing, optimizing, implementing, and measuring high-frequency and mixed-signal circuits using innovative concepts for low modulation voltages and high energy efficiency. The successful candidate will utilize advanced SiGe-BiCMOS and CMOS technologies, publish scientific papers, and contribute to the development of next-generation 5G/6G communication and sensor systems. This position offers significant opportunities for scientific qualification, typically leading to a PhD or Habilitation, within a highly awarded and collaborative team.
Required Skills
Education
Very good or good university degree in Electrical Engineering, Communication Technology, or Information Technology. Doctoral degree (Promotion) is helpful.
Experience
- Professional experience in circuit, high-frequency, semiconductor, and communication technology
- Experience with IC design methodologies
- Experience using CAD IC Design tools for circuit simulation and chip layout (helpful)
- Experience in research, analysis, and optimization of complex electronic systems
Languages
Additional
- Initial contract duration up to 36 months (in accordance with WissZeitVG). Opportunity for further scientific qualification (e.g., PhD/Habilitation). Must meet personal requirements for salary group E 13 TV-L.
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