Laboratory for Microelectronics - Open PhD position I / EU Doctoral Network BRAINET

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Germany is offering an open PhD position in the Laboratory for Microelectronics. The candidate will work on next-generation wireless communication hardware for brain-implant networks. A Master's in electrical engineering with a focus on microelectronics and strong signal processing interest are required. An attractive salary and benefits, including mobility and family allowances, are provided as per regulations. Applications are open until February 28, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Strong interest in signal processing and communication theory.
• Very good written and spoken English language skills (B2 level).
• Doctoral candidates should not have a doctoral degree at recruitment.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the development of wireless communication hardware.
• Design and fabricate CMOS-based communication ASICs.
• Develop communication concepts and architectures.

Kenntnisse

Signal processing

Communication theory

Microelectronics

English (B2 level)

Ausbildung

MSc in electrical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Laboratory for Microelectronics - Open PhD position I / EU Doctoral Network BRAINET

The Laboratory for Microelectronics at the Department for Microsystems Engineering of the University of Freiburg offers one position for a doctoral candidate within the framework of the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Action – Doctoral Network "BRAINET".

Profile

The doctoral candidate (DC) will contribute to the development of next‑generation wireless communication hardware for distributed brain‑implant networks. The BRAINET project focuses on designing and fabricating CMOS‑based multiphysical communication ASICs that enable semantic information exchange between wireless implant units and external systems. Working at the interface of microelectronics, biophysics, and neural engineering, the DC must develop communication concepts and architectures, implement multi‑channel transmission schemes (magnetoelectric, NFC, ionic, optical), and participate in the full ASIC design–fabrication–test cycle.

Ideally, the DC holds an MSc in electrical engineering with a specialization in microelectronics and has a strong interest in signal processing and communication theory. Very good written and spoken English language skills (B2 level) are a must.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Doctoral candidates can be of any nationality.
• Doctoral candidates should not be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.
• Doctoral candidates need to comply with the mobility rule:
  (no residence or main activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date).
• Upon acceptance, any doctoral candidate must enroll in a doctoral program in at least one EU Member State or Associated Country.

Salary

An attractive salary in accordance with the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Action regulations for doctoral candidates is offered. The monthly gross salary includes €4,058.12 per month Living Allowance (adjusted for the German correction factor), €710 per month Mobility Allowance and €660 per month Family Allowance (if applicable).

All compulsory national contributions (social security, pension, insurances, taxes, etc.) to be borne by the employer and employee shall be deducted from these amounts in line with Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Action rules. These deductions vary between countries and institutions.

The position is limited to three years within the time frame 01.04.2026 – 31.12.2029. The latest possible start date is therefore January 1st, 2027.

Application

Applications in English must include supporting documents and cite the reference number 00004724. Please submit your application by 28 February 2026.

Send your application to:

Laboratory for Microelectronics
University of Freiburg – IMTEK
Georges‑Koehler‑Allee 10
29 79110 Freiburg, Germany

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Kuhl at [phone]‑7590 or via e‑mail [e-mail].

We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for this position.