PhD Candidate: Thermal Packaging for RF & mmWave Systems

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 362,808 - 434,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Dynamic working environment

Swedish language courses

Job summary

Karlstad University is seeking a Doctoral student focused on thermal packaging solutions for future communication and sensor systems. This role involves cutting-edge research in thermal design and semiconductor technologies, aiming to enhance wireless communication and sensing systems.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, alongside effective communication skills in English. The position includes a starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month and is fully funded for four years.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in semiconductor devices and heat transfer.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on thermal packaging solutions for RF and mmWave electronics.
• Work across multiple disciplines including physics and thermal engineering.
• Participate in collaborative projects with international teams.

Skills

Electronics

Semiconductor devices

Heat transfer

Thermal management

Computational modelling

Analytical problem solving

Communication in English

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

4-year Bachelor's degree (for non-Swedish applicants)

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

ANSYS

CFD software

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Karlstad University is seeking a Doctoral student focused on thermal packaging solutions for future communication and sensor systems. This role involves cutting-edge research in thermal design and semiconductor technologies, aiming to enhance wireless communication and sensing systems.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, alongside effective communication skills in English. The position includes a starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month and is fully funded for four years.