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Scientist – Photonic Integrated Circuit Design and Fabrication (all genders) / Job-ID: 169-1

Photonics Austria

Kleinsattel

Vor Ort

EUR 61 000 - 71 000

Vollzeit

Vor 27 Tagen

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Zusammenfassung

A leading research unit in Integrated Photonics Technologies is seeking an experienced researcher in photonic integrated circuits. This role includes leading projects, collaboration across teams, and contributing to innovative developments in the field. Located in Austria, the position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a supportive environment for career development and work-life balance.

Leistungen

Diverse research activities with technical challenges
State-of-the-art laboratory facilities
Home office options and work from anywhere in EU
€4 meal allowance per day
Public transport subsidy

Qualifikationen

  • Experience in design and fabrication of integrated photonic devices.
  • Hands-on experience with photonic component development.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

  • Design and develop photonic integrated circuits for datacom and sensing.
  • Lead project-related activities for a multi-national research project.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams and European project partners.

Kenntnisse

Design and development of photonic integrated circuits
Proficiency in multi-physics simulation software
Strong programming ability with Python
Knowledge of semiconductor technologies
Project management

Ausbildung

PhD degree in electrical/telecommunication engineering

Tools

Lumerical
Comsol

Jobbeschreibung

Your future responsibilities

The Integrated Photonics Technologies (IPT) research unit is looking for an experienced researcher (3+ years post PhD) to take a leading role in the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) based on innovative material systems and technology. The successful candidate will manage project-related activities and actively contribute to the forthcoming of a multi-national research project.

Your future responsibilities will include:

  • Design and development of photonic integrated circuits for datacom and sensing applications
  • Lead or support the design of active components with the introduction of advanced thin film materials into innovative photonic platforms e.g. high-speed modulators
  • Design and optimize passive photonic components for multiple photonic platforms e.g. LiN and AlN
  • Collaborate with process engineers to develop fabrication processes for integrated photonic devices in an R&D cleanroom facility
  • Lead or contribute to internal testing and data analysis to evaluate the performance of integrated photonic devices
  • Collaborate with all other functional teams and research units in the organization to implement co-designed and co-optimized photonic systems
  • Actively collaborate with the network of European project partners
  • Scientific reporting, documentation, generation of new intellectual property including patent applications,
  • Actively contribute to or lead the preparation of funding proposals
  • Lead projects in collaboration with industry or academia

Your Leadership responsibilities

Your Scientific responsibilities

Your profile
  • PhD degree in electrical/telecommunication engineering, applied physics or a related field; preferably with a focus on high-speed integrated photonic components
  • Experience in design and/or fabrication of integrated photonic devices in an industrial or academic environment
  • Proficiency in using multi-physics simulation software e.g. Anys Lumerical, Comsol
  • Strong programming ability with Python, Matlab, or similar languages
  • Hands-on experience with photonic component development and photonic integrated circuit design, layout and characterization
  • Good knowledge of the semiconductor technologies with practical experience in cleanroom microfabrication processes
  • Good knowledge of the photonic market, including trends and promising technologies
  • Autonomous, passionate, well organized, enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural team
  • Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
  • Experience with project management is a plus
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Important Facts about SAL
  • Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
  • State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
  • Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
  • Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
  • Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
  • Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
  • “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
  • € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
  • Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
  • 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) starting in occupational group E (E1 salary = EUR 3.963, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week. For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract).
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