184384 Researcher Type B (Higher University Degree)

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

Descripción de la vacante

Universidade de Vigo in Spain seeks a researcher to assemble and align a testbed for an underwater optical communication system and to integrate all optical devices within the water tank. You will characterize the laboratory tank under varying conditions, run OOK transmission tests with receivers, APDs and PMTs, and support the Navantia collaboration in Madrid.

Applicants should have academic training, Spanish/English language skills, and programming experience with Python, C and

Formación

• Academic training required.
• Spanish and English language skills are advantageous in a professional setting.
• Programming in Python, C and microcontrollers; experience with ADS, PSpice, and OrCAD.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble and align a testbed for an underwater optical communication system in a water tank.
• Characterize the laboratory tank under different operating conditions.
• Implement OOK optical transmission tests using receivers, APDs and PMTs at varying wavelengths.
• Design a twin setup at Navantia facilities in Madrid and integrate improvements to the Vigo setup.
• Develop an integrated photonic chip system to meet experimental requirements.

Conocimientos

Python

C

microcontrollers

languages

academic training

interview assessment

Educación

Academic training

Herramientas

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 Master 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 184384 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Assembly and alignment of a testbed for an underwater optical communication system in a water tank. Integration of all optical devices within the water tank.

Characterization of the laboratory tank under different operating conditions, simulating various marine environment conditions.

Implementation of OOK optical transmission tests using different receivers, APDs and PMTs. Testing at different wavelengths.

Implementation of a twin setup at Navantia facilities in Madrid, commissioning of the system, and incorporation of improvements with respect to the initial setup developed in Vigo.

Design of an integrated photonic chip system capable of meeting the requirements and operating conditions derived from the laboratory experimental results.

• Item 01: Academic training. Professional experience (punctuation: 20)
• Item 02: Knowledge of languages (Spanish and English language skills applied in a professional setting will be an advantage) (punctuation: 10)
• Item 03: Knowledge of programming in Python, C, and microcontrollers. Experience with software tools such as ADS, PSpice, and OrCAD (punctuation: 35)
• Item 04: Experience in optical characterization, test-bench setup, data analysis, fabrication/cleanroom work, technical communication, autonomy, proactivity and ability to collaborate in international teams (punctuation: 25)
• 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 be conducted only with those 3 candidates who, in the sum of the merits, reach a minimum of 50 points (punctuation: 10)

Additional Information

2300 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

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