Post Doctoral Fellow - ECE

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefit account

Sick time

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

A leading technology research institution in Austin is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to advance research in microelectronics and design enablement. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research, collaborating with engineers, and mentoring early-career researchers. Candidates must have a recent PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field and a solid grasp of electronic design automation tools. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary starting at $70,000, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• PhD received within the last 3 years in a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of the IC physical design flow.
• Experience with multi‑physics simulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead research in microelectronics and advanced packaging.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on advancements.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Understanding of IC physical design flow

Familiarity with commercial EDA tools

Willingness to learn new skills

Education

PhD in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys/Ansys

Siemens

Job description

flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan, employee discount

Job Posting Title

Post Doctoral Fellow - ECE

Hiring Department

Texas Institute for Electronics

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date

Ongoing

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

Austin, TX

Purpose

The Postdoctoral Fellowship position at The University of Texas at Austin is to advance research in microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement. Aiming to develop early-career researchers by engaging them in both applied and fundamental research. Fellows will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists on cutting‑edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead applied and fundamental research in the areas of microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement.
• Serve as part of a larger team of engineers and scientists working on cutting‑edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD received within the last 3 years in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline with a focus on integrated circuit design, packaging, and EDA (electronic design automation).
• Solid understanding of the IC physical design flow, familiarity with commercial EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys/Ansys, Siemens).
• Willingness to work on cross‑stack optimizations and learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi‑physics simulations for thermal, mechanical, and reliability analysis.
• Prior experience in EDA research and development.
• Prior chip tape‑out experience (digital/analog/RF ICs, etc.)
• Familiarity with applied ML, modeling, and optimization.

Salary Range

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Work is performed on‑site in a scientific research environment and prototyping facility with dynamic work conditions collaborating simultaneously with many partners/customers in parallel.
• Work outside standard office hours could be required on an occasional basis during peak periods and special events.
• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest (optional)

Important for Applicants Who Are NOT Current University Employees or Contingent Workers

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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