Chip Designer (80-100%)

Paul Scherrer Institut; Schweiz; Hybrid; EUR 117.000 - 154.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) invites applications for a design-focused role in the Photon Science Detector Group. The position targets individuals with strong background in analogue IC design and ADC development for next-generation pixel readout chips.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electronics or Physics and thrives in a collaborative, English-speaking research environment. We offer a three-year contract, cutting-edge facilities at PSI, and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Electronics, Physics, or related field with chip design experience.
• Experience in analogue IC design, ideally for hybrid pixel detectors and ADCs.
• Knowledge of ASIC testing and data analysis and interpretation.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop a family of low-area, low-power ADCs for next-generation pixel readout chips.
• Contribute to design, testing, and characterization of prototype and full-scale readout chips.
• Explore and optimize ADC performance pre- and post-tape-out.
• Develop fast and accurate calibration schemes for ADC systems.
• Collaborate with team members on integration of ADCs into chip and system architectures.
• Support advancement of high-performance readout solutions for photon science facilities and experiments.

Kenntnisse

Analogue IC design

Chip design experience

ASIC testing & characterization

Collaboration skills

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Electronics or Physics

Jobbeschreibung

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.

For use at the Swiss Light Source (SLS) and SwissFEL - two of the most advanced x-ray radiation sources worldwide – the Photon Science Detector Group develops high speed hybrid x-ray pixel detectors with frame rates of several kHz and pixel sizes down to 25 micron. For the design of charge integrating readout chips we are looking for a

• Design and develop a family of low-area, low-power Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) for next-generation pixel readout chips used in XFEL and synchrotron applications
• Contribute to the design, testing, and characterization of both prototype and full-scale readout chips
• Explore and optimize ADC performance parameters before and after tape-out
• Develop fast and accurate calibration schemes for ADC systems
• Collaborate with team members on the integration of ADCs into chip and system architectures
• Support the advancement of high-performance readout solutions for cutting-edge photon science facilities and experiments

Your profile

• Master's or PhD degree in Electronics, Physics, or a related field with experience in chip design
• Experience in analogue integrated circuit (IC) design, ideally for hybrid pixel detectors and Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
• Knowledge of ASIC testing and characterization, including corresponding data analysis and interpretation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary English-speaking research environment
• Motivation to contribute new ideas and take initiative in innovative development projects

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

The employment contract will (initially) be limited to three years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Bernd Schmitt, phone [phone].

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Ana-Maria Erbsland, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland