PhD Thesis: Quantum Security IP 1 1

Do you have a drive for action, a spirit for research, and a will to develop innovations that improve tomorrow's life?
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What you will do

Application-oriented and innovative analog-signal and mixed-signal IPs based on quantum mechanical effects will be developed through this PhD project. In the process, commercially available PDK (Process Design Kit) as well as specially developed photonic and electro-optical components and hetero-integration techniques on wafer level will be used. The complex challenges for an industry-oriented application of photonic technologies and applications will be addressed within the framework of the PhD project.

What you bring to the table

• Completed scientific university studies in the field of Physics, Electrical Engineering or comparable (master's or diploma degree)
• Experience in analog-signal or mixed-signal IC design 
• Profound interest in silicon photonics and trustworthy electronics
• Result-oriented and independent way of working
• Creative mindset and uninhibited communication within an international team
• Good written and spoken German and English

What you can expect

Is it your aim to write a doctoral thesis? Do you want to plan and design your PhD with vision and strategy? Within the framework of our doctoral college, you will benefit from a regular exchange with other PhD students. We support your personal and professional development with individual training opportunities.

Participate in our Fraunhofer TALENTA  program for the promotion of female scientists. We support you in starting your career with Fraunhofer and give you orientation for your next career steps. In addition, we help you establish interdisciplinary skills and offer you appropriate qualification opportunities for your PhD. We provide you with new contacts to other institutes and female scientists and give you the necessary freedom in your everyday professional life for your own further development in applied research.

Your career: challenging, varied and with the best personal development opportunities.
Your environment: highly professional and inspiring.
Your new employer: the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Your address for the future: Fraunhofer IPMS .

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. 

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Contact

Human Resources Department I Mrs. Juliane Kliemann I Phone: +49 (0)351 8823 338
Specialty Department I Mr. Marcus Pietzsch I Phone: +49 (0)351 8823 355

Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS

www.ipms.fraunhofer.de  

Job Reference: 69356