"Doctoral Researcher in RF CMOS Circuits"

The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering conducts research and teaching in the fields of microelectronics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, electromagnetics, and space technology. The department research groups have active national and international collaboration with several institutes and companies. Research groups are working with world-class research facilities and instruments; the largest clean rooms in the Nordic countries are located in the Micro- and nanotechnology centre Micronova.

We are seeking highly motivated doctoral researchers to join our dynamic team to develop RF CMOS circuits. Our renowned research group, led by professor Jussi Ryynänen and Sr. Scientist Kari Stadius, specializes in RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuit design and is at the forefront of innovation in 5G/6G communication, joint communication and sensing, and the co-design of antennas and transceiver electronics. We possess an exceptional design and measurement environment, complete with access to advanced FinFET and GaN IC technologies.

By joining our group, you will receive hands-on education on CMOS design and gain invaluable experience, positioning yourself as an expert in high-frequency integrated circuit design. Specifically for this position, we are conducting research on wideband RF sensors and antennas, and we are developing unique radio head with CMOS technology for these applications.

Candidates should possess basic skills in integrated circuit design and a strong drive to push the boundaries of technology. At minimum, we expect you to have conducted studies and some experimental work, such as a project work, on IC design during your studies. Experience on using IC design software, such as Cadence, Mentor, or Keysight ADS, is necessary. Applicants for doctoral researcher position must fulfill the admission criteria of the Aalto Doctoral Programme. For more information on the general requirements and the application process for doctoral studies, please visit https://www.aalto.fi/en/doctoral-education/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-studies.

The doctoral researcher’s position will be filled for 2 + 2 years (doctoral studies are expected to take 4 years in total). The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. The starting salary for a doctoral student is approximately 3000 EUR/month. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. The position is located at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus.

To apply, please share the following application materials with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!"). All materials must be submitted in English and in PDF format, a maximum of five (5) files, each no larger than 5MB. Application material should include: Letter of motivation (max. one page), A curriculum vitae (CV) and possible list of publications with complete study and employment history, A study transcript, A copy of the M.Sc. degree certificate or equivalent, Plan for obtaining a certificate of proficiency in English/Finnish/Swedish.

As we will start reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately, please apply as soon as possible, at the latest October 31, 2025. For more information regarding the open position, please contact Senior Scientist Kari Stadius at kari.stadius@aalto.fi. In any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Monika Mäkinen at hr-elec@aalto.fi.