183506 Research technician - Type C

Universidade de Vigo; España; Presencial; EUR 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position. The role centers on developing design methodologies for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and GaN transistors, with a focus on documentation, PDk/PDK integration, and method development.

Responsibilities include design, simulation and optimisation of photonic components using CAD/EDA tools and photonic solvers, plus creation of compact models and libraries for Design Kits/PDKs.

Formación

• Academic transcripts for required degrees.
• Proficiency with CAD/EDA tools and photonics simulations.
• Programming in Python/Matlab/C and microcontrollers; Design Kits/PDKs.
• Experience with optical characterization, test benches, data analysis, and collaboration with international teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop design methodologies for PICs and GaN transistors.
• Design, simulate, and optimize integrated photonic components and circuits.
• Create and update compact models and component libraries for Design Kits/PDKs.
• Provide technical follow-up and coordinate activities with project partners and foundries.

Conocimientos

Spanish language

English language

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics

Herramientas

CAD/EDA tools

Photonics simulation software

Python/ Matlab/C

Design Kits/PDKs

ADS / PSpice / OrCAD

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department T14 Signal and Communications Theory Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 22 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 183506 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Development and documentation of design methodologies for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and GaN transistors, including Design Kits and Process Design Kits (PDKs).

Design, simulation and optimisation of integrated photonic components and circuits using CAD/layout tools, EDA tools and photonic simulation/mode-solving software.

Contribution to the creation, validation and update of compact models and component libraries for integration into Design Kits/PDKs.

Technical support for layout, tape-out, design-rule, technical documentation and coordination activities with project GIGANTE partners and foundries.

Technical follow-up of tasks, preparation of reporting inputs, identification of technical risks and support for aligning UVIGO activities with the project work plan.

Item 01: Academic transcript for the required degrees. Academic qualifications and other training courses. Professional proficiency in Spanish and English (punctuation: 30)

Item 03: Tools and models: proficiency in CAD/layout and EDA tools; photonics simulation and model solving (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL/FDTD/EME/BPM, VPI, OptiSystem, KLayout, Nazca, or GDSFactory); programming in Python/Matlab/C and microcontrollers; creation of compact models, component libraries, and documentation for Design Kits/PDKs. Proficiency with software such as ADS, PSpice, and OrCAD (punctuation: 20)

Item 04: Other merits related to the tasks to be performed: experience in optical characterization, test bench assembly, data analysis, manufacturing/cleanroom, technical communication, independence, proactivity, and the ability to collaborate with international teams (punctuation: 10)

Item 05: Personal interview: assessment of technical fit for the role, ability to explain relevant PIC design/simulation experience, problem-solving approach, work organisation and motivation to contribute to PIXEurope. The interview will only be conducted with the 3 candidates who, in the sum of merits, reach a minimum of 50 points (punctuation: 15)

Additional Information

2300 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING - VIGO Country Spain Geofield