Research associate for Radio-Frequency and Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits

School of Engineering and Environment FHNW, Institute for Sensors and Electronics

Flexibility, self-determination, creativity, interdisciplinarity - our mission

Your tasks

We are looking for a research assistant to join our activities in communication and sensing technology. You will participate in the applied research development of the next generation RF and mmW Integrated circuits:

• Translation of system requirements into the design of integrated RF/mmW circuits
• Layout and verification of integrated RF/mmW circuits
• Implementation of research ideas into relevant scientific results
• Potential supervision of BSc/MSc students

Your profile

• Team oriented attitude
• Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• MSc of PhD in electrical Engineering or equivalent practical work experience
• Knowledge of EDA (Cadence or Synopsys) frontend and backend circuits with basic concepts such as cicuit noise and linearity, linear amplifiers, low-noise linear transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), automatic gain control (AGC) circuits, and linear equalizers
• Prior knowledge or knowledge of heterojunction bipolar transistors
• Experience in testing and debugging high-speed analog and mixed-signal ICs, as well as experience with physical design and verification (passive component design using industry-standard tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and EMX or HFSS)

Your prospects:

The FHNW is part of a diverse society: it benefits from the resulting opportunities and acknowledges its responsibilities. In doing so, it goes a step further - the adoption of unconventional paths calls for creativity, openness and courage.

Your benefits:

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Established implementation of equal pay

Targeted promotion of doctoral projects

Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and teleworking

Mentoring programme for career development

Start Date: immediately.

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Your workplace

Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt FHNW

Klosterzelgstrasse 2

5210

Windisch

Any questions?

About the position:

Prof. Dr. Gerd Simons, Professor Sensoric and Electronic, Contact: +41 56 202 75 68

About the recruiting process:

Stavroula Karavouzis, HR, Contact: +41 56 202 74 76

Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application.

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