PhD position (m/f/d)

Job-​ID: 5094/21 | Department: Circuit Design | Salary: according TV-L | Working time: 40h/week (part-​time work option) | Limitation: initially 2 years with option of extension for three more years | Earliest Entry Date: 15.11.2021

The position:

As a member of the research group “Millimeter Wave Terahertz Sensing” within the Circuit Design department you will contribute to research in wireless and noninvasive sensing technologies. Your tasks will include design of integrated circuits of wireless sensors and radar systems at very high frequencies 30-300 GHz with main aim of reliability and resilience. An international team of 7 researchers within a department of more than 30 scientists and engineers with broad area of experience is looking forward to you. Flat hierarchies and mutual support are important to us. We see diversity of perspectives as a great advantage for our team. We strive for a balanced gender mix in our team.

Your main research topic:

The main research topic with the working title “Development of mmw and sub-​THz resilient sensors circuits and systems”, is intended to develop the next phase of the IHP MMW and THz sensors and radar frontends. An opportunity to pursuit a PhD degree is strongly supported by an experienced supervisor. The doctoral thesis is initially planned and encouraged to be concluded within 4-5 years within a framework of a supervision agreement. After one and a half years, the topic will be finally defined and the contract duration will be adjusted accordingly by mutual agreement to the foreseeable doctoral period.

Mandatory qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a comparable study area
• Strong background in integrated circuits implementation
• Good knowledge about CAD tools (Cadence, ADS, HFSS, CST, etc.)
• Very good communication skills
• Team player capabilities
• Confidently handle the English language

Beneficial:

• Experience in lab equipment and measurement capabilities
• Experience in radar imaging and sensing systems
• Knowledge in antenna design and simulation
• Knowledge in optical designs and components
• Knowledge of the German language is welcome and encouraged through in-​house language courses

Application deadline 10.10.2021.

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