Graduate Project Assistant (Diploma/Master)

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

Institute for Communications Engineering and RF-Systems

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

33500-2024-000652

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 24,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening starting 03/01/2024
for a:

Graduate Project Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a

Full-time, temporary position at the Institute for

Communications Engineering and RF-Systems to 02/28/2025

Job Reference Number: 33500-2024-000652

 

 

We are looking for PhD candidates to join the CDL-MWTH (Christian Doppler Laboratory for Distributed Microwave and Terahertz Systems for Sensors and Data Links) at the Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU). The research topics of our group include integrated RF circuits, passive RF components, as well as system design and signal processing for wireless sensors and RF data links. A focus is on frequencies in the mm-wave and THz regions.

 

Several fully funded research positions (40h per week) in the following areas are currently available:

• RF circuit design on SiGe and BiCMOS technology

• Novel mm-wave and THz sensors and sensor systems

• High-data-rate communication systems

• Digital signal processing for RF-based communication links and sensors

 

Job Duties:

• Carrying out research in one of the aforementioned areas
• Publication and presentation of the scientific work in journals and at international conferences
• Supervision of student projects

Your Qualifications:

• You have an above-average university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Electronics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics, respectively, or in a closely related field like Computer Sciences, Mathematics or Physics
• Experience in at least one of the following fields: a) RF circuits, systems and measurement techniques b) RF circuit design on SiGe or BiCMOS c) Digital signal processing d) Software and hardware co-development, e.g. with DSP- and/or FPGA
• You have a high interest in scientific research and are able to work independently and self-motivated
• Good IT skills, Python, Matlab, simulation tools (RF, circuit design, etc.)
• You are a team player and fluent in English (level B2). Knowledge of German is a plus

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,578.80 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: 02/28/2024.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

 

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 33500-2024-000652“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Assoz.Univprof. DI Dr. Reinhard Feger, P +43 732 2468 6391, E‑mail:  [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Johannes University Linz

Country

Austria

State/Province

Austria

City

Linz

Postal Code

4040

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Where to apply

Website

https://karriere.jku.at/engage/jobexchange/showJobOfferDetail.do?jobOfferId=0cc…

Contact

City

Linz

Website

https://www.jku.at/en/the-jku/careers-entrepreneurial-opportunities/work-at-the-jku/job-openings/

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Postal Code

4040

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+43 732 2468 6391

STATUS: EXPIRED