Researcher - RFIC Design

Universität Siegen; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a researcher to conduct studies on radio-frequency integrated circuits for energy-efficient wireless communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong university background in electrical engineering and a motivation to pursue a PhD. Opportunities for teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration are offered within state-of-the-art facilities.

Leistungen

Promotion of scientific qualification

Flexible working hours

Health management services

Qualifikationen

• Very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in electrical engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• Strong intrinsic motivation to pursue a PhD and conduct independent research.
• Interest in low-power RFIC design and energy-efficient communication technologies.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on RFICs for wireless communication and sensor systems.
• Design and analyze subsystems and wireless devices.
• Publish scientific results in international journals.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Team collaboration

Low-power RFIC design

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Information science » Information management

Organisation/Company Universität Siegen Research Field Information science » Information management Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 2 Dec 2025 - 22:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 39.83 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We seek:

In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Professur für Nachrichtentechnik, we are looking for a researcher as of the next possible date at the following conditions:

• 100% = 39,83 hours
• Pay grade 13 TV-L
• limited for the duration of three years
• Conduct research on radio-frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for energy-efficient wireless communication and sensor systems.
• Design and analyze subsystems and wireless devices that form the foundation of sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial communication technologies.
• Explore system-on-chip (SoC) and system-in-package (SiP) approaches to realize highly integrated, low-power wireless devices.
• Work within the interdisciplinary INCYTE Center for Nanoanalytics, Nanochemistry, and Cyber-Physical Sensor Technologies, benefiting from state-of-the-art laboratories and close cooperation with related disciplines.
• All research activities encompass modeling, design, and experimental characterization of the developed components and systems.
• Publish scientific results in international journals and conferences and actively contribute to collaborative research projects.
• support teaching activities (e.g., in laboratory courses, exercises, or supervision of student theses).

Your profile:

• Very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in electrical engineering or an equivalent field of study (preferably with a focus on microelectronics, radio-frequency integrated circuits, or related areas).
• Strong intrinsic motivation to pursue a PhD degree and conduct independent scientific research.
• Interest in low-power RFIC design, wireless system architectures, and energy-efficient communication technologies.
• Desirable: preliminary knowledge in ultra-low-power CMOS design, analog/mixed-signal circuits, or system integration techniques (SoC/SiP).
• Analytical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Very good to excellent command of written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage but not required.

Our range of services:

• Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services

We look forward to receiving your application by 02.12.2025.

Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.

Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.