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.

• 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.