Postdoc in High Voltage Integrated Circuits - DTU Electro

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Electro in Denmark seeks a postdoctoral researcher specializing in power electronics and high‑voltage IC design to push the boundaries of power ICs and power module integration.

You will contribute from architecture to validation, define system specs, perform transistor‑level design and layout, run silicon validation, and disseminate results at international conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Documented experience in analog circuit design and layout in commercial CMOS processes.
• Proven expertise in high-voltage analog or mixed-signal IC design in commercial CMOS or BCD processes.
• Proven track record with tapeout and silicon validation.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level specifications including voltage/current ratings, switching frequency targets, and thermal budgets.
• Evaluate and select fabrication technologies and IC process nodes to achieve target power module performance.
• Perform transistor-level circuit design, including noise, mismatch, and Monte Carlo analyses.
• Undertake IC layout, physical verification, and tapeout preparation.
• Carry out laboratory measurements and silicon validation of designed circuits.
• Disseminate results through high-impact publications and international conferences.

Skills

Analog circuit design

High-voltage IC design

CMOS process knowledge

Tapeout & silicon validation

Laboratory measurements

Publications & conferences

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (analog/mixed-signal IC design)

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of power electronics and integrated circuit design? We're looking for a driven postdoctoral researcher ready to make a real impact on the future of high voltage integrated circuits, with a particular focus on Power ICs and power module integration.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

You’ll be a core contributor to a project that spans the full arc from architecture to validation.

• Define system-level specifications including voltage/current ratings, switching frequency targets, and thermal budgets in alignment with application requirements.


• Evaluate and select optimal fabrication technologies and IC process nodes to achieve target power module performance.


• Perform transistor-level circuit design, including noise, mismatch, process corner, and Monte Carlo analyses.


• Undertake IC layout, physical verification, and tapeout preparation.


• Carry out laboratory measurements and silicon validation of designed circuits.


• Disseminate results through high-impact publications and active participation in international conferences.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering with specialization in analog/mixed-signal IC design. Further qualifications include:

• Documented experience in analog circuit design and layout in commercial CMOS processes.


• Proven expertise in high-voltage analog or mixed-signal IC design in commercial CMOS or BCD processes.


• Proven track record with tapeout and silicon validation.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures .

The period of employment is 1 year.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Yasser Nour, You can read more at www.electro.dtu.dk If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU - Moving to Denmark.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

At DTU Electro

We combine the immense possibilities of electrical and photonics engineering. Our research is, among other things, used in the healthcare sector for diagnostics, treatment and improving the quality of life. We research into the development of more sustainable energy systems, safer autonomous systems and a faster, greener and more secure internet.

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DTU is one of Europe’s leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe’s global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.