PhD Position F/M PhD in Integrated and Printed Circuit Design for Sustainable and Ubiquitous El[...]

Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences; France; Sur place; EUR 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent research institute in France is seeking a PhD candidate for a 3-year project focused on biodegradable ultra low-power electronics. The position, starting on February 1, 2026, involves conducting cutting-edge research and collaborating with a multi-national consortium. Candidates should have a background in Electrical Engineering, be proficient in English, and possess skills in integrated circuit design. Benefits include flexible working hours and substantial annual leave.

Prestations

Partial reimbursement of public transport costs

7 weeks of annual leave

Possibility of teleworking

Access to professional equipment

Qualifications

• Good understanding of basic electrical circuits and design trade-offs.
• Experience in integrated circuit design, both analog and digital.
• Capable of working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research on biodegradable ultra low-power electronics.
• Design and characterize electronic devices using printed electronics.
• Publish research results in academic journals and present at conferences.

Connaissances

Understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Knowledge of integrated circuit design tools

Experience with modeling and characterization of printed devices

Excellent technical presentation skills

Ability to perform literature surveys

Good knowledge of English

Basic knowledge of French

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Outils

Virtuoso

Spectre

Verilog-A

Description du poste

Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences

Organisation/Company Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 5 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - EIC Reference Number 2025-09637 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

We are looking for an ambitious 3-year PhD candidate to join a European project, GAIA, studying the subject of biodegradable ultra low-power electronics. The position will start at the commencement of the project, 1-Feb 2026.

The GAIA project aims to design electronics for a ubiquitous and ecologically-aware Internet of Things. The project will solve this with a completely revolutionary approach to electronic design by using transient and biodegradable materials. These new devices will be able to perform computation and communication with energy harvested from the environment and from ambient wireless signals. The PhD student will be part of the design and electronic characterization of these devices as well as proof-of-concept prototype electronics that will be manufactured in more traditional solid-state processes.

As part of this project, you will be expected to work closely with a multi-national European consortium consisting of experts in telecommunications, embedded systems, RFID, integrated circuits, and printed electronics. You will also be supported closely, day-to-day, with a researcher, an engineer, and a postdoctoral scholar.

• You will be involved in state-of-the-art research in ambient-powered biodegradable RFID electronics involving both standard silicon CMOS design of ultra low-power processors and radio components, as well as design and characterization of radio-frequency, analog, mixed-signal, and digital electronics made out of printed electronic devices on biodegradable substrates.
• Throughout your PhD, you will be expected to publish your research results in journals and present your work at academic conferences
• At the end of the 3-year contract, you will be expected to write and defend a doctoral manuscript in order to complete the PhD degree
• A deep understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals (voltage, current, reference circuits, amplifiers, noise, power, design tradeoffs, electricity & magnetism, microelectronic design, etc.)
• Some understanding of computing systems, such as computer architecture and embedded systems
• Familiarity with commercial Integrated Circuit design tools, such as Virtuoso, Spectre, VCS, Calibre, etc.
• Some experience with compact modeling of devices using verilog-A
• Preferably, prior experience with CMOS tape-outs OR a familiarity with printed processes and device characterization
• Ability to perform literature surveys and understand state-of-the‑art research
• Excellent technical presentation and writing ability
• Language: day-to-day research will be conducted in English. Knowledge of French is helpful but not mandatory.

Specific Requirements

A good candidate should be capable of performing state-of-the‑art research both individually and as part of a small team of scholars. They should also be able to clearly present their results both locally and within the consortium in order to facilitate successful collaboration. An ideal candidate will have significant experience with a broad range of integrated circuit designs including digital, analog, mixed-signal, and radio-frequency electronics. Alternatively, if a candidate has a background in physical electronics, experience with modeling and characterization of printed devices is critical.

Languages FRENCH Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
• Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
• Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
• Social, cultural and sports events and activities