Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d)

Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d)

The Institute of Radio Frequency Engineering and Electronics conducts research in the field of integrated circuit design in state-of-the-art CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS technologies for various applications, such as wireless and wireline communications, satellite systems, and high-accuracy radars and sensors for industrial automation. Following research associate / PhD candidate positions are available in the field of high-speed integrated circuit (IC) design with a focus on:

• Electro/optical high-speed analog and mixed-signal IC design
• Millimeter-wave efficient and linear power amplifier design in SiGe/CMOS technology

The offered positions will provide the PhD students with a comprehensive set of theoretical and practical skills relevant for innovation and long-term employability in a rapidly growing sector. The candidates are expected to perform research activities independently, contribute to the development of future research directions, and participate in teaching and supervision of student theses.

Start date: as soon as possible

• The candidate should have an excellent master’s degree in the field of electrical engineering/electronics and information technology or physics.
• Experience in the field of analog/digital circuit design and/or RF engineering is desirable.
• Good speaking and writing skills in English are required.
• Knowledge of the German language is desirable.

This is what we offer

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

This position is limited to 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1084/2025.

Vacancy number: 1084/2025

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore, we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Contact

Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms. Kehrer
Phone: 0721 608-45415

Job details

Title: Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d)

Application deadline: 2025-04-30 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)