Master Thesis - Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) characterization and measurement (all genders) // Job-ID: 243-0

Your future responsibilities

Are you fascinated by photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research?

Bringing together applied science and industry, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) conducts cutting-edge research in Sensor Systems, Microsystems, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Power Electronics, and Embedded Systems. As part of our Integrated Photonics Technologies (IPT) research unit, we are looking for a motivated Master’s student for an exciting Master Thesis focusing on characterization of PICs.

Simulation, assembling and testing of optical setups for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) characterization
Sample characterization in the photonics lab and cross-checking with the simulation
Automation of the measurement setup
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
Contribute to software and hardware development to enhance experimental capabilities

Your profile

Enrolled master student (university in EU) in a related technical field
Solid background in physics, optics or photonics
Familiar with ray tracing simulation tools, ideally including Zemax OpticStudio
Familiar with Python programming language
Knowledge of Fourier optics is considered an advantage
Motivation to tackle challenges and contribute ideas within an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent English communication skills (German proficiency is a plus)

Important Facts about SAL

Duration: 6 months
Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
€ 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
Family & kids friendly.
Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.
Our values:
- Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning,compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA). For this position, we offer a monthly gross salary ofEUR 1.929, paid 14 times a year.