Research associate Radio-Frequency and Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits

Your tasks

We are looking for a research assistant to join our activities in communication and sensing technology. You will participate in the applied research development of the next generation RF and mmW Integrated circuits:

• Translation of system requirements into the design of integrated RF/mmW circuits
• Layout and verification of integrated RF/mmW circuits
• Implementation of research ideas into relevant scientific results
• Potential supervision of BSc/MSc students

• Team oriented attitude
• Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• MSc or PhD in electrical Engineering or equivalent practical work experience
• Knowledge of EDA (Cadence or Synopsys) frontend and backend circuits with basic concepts such as circuit noise and linearity, linear amplifiers, low-noise transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), automatic gain control (AGC) circuits, and linear equalizers
• Prior knowledge of or knowledge of heterojunction bipolar transistors
• Experience in testing and debugging high-speed analog and mixed-signal ICs, as well as experience with physical design and verification (passive component design using industry-standard tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and EMX or HFSS)

The FHNW is part of a diverse society: it benefits from the resulting opportunities and acknowledges its responsibilities. In doing so, it goes a step further - the adoption of unconventional paths calls for creativity, openness and courage.

• Wide range of university sports
• Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
• Established implementation of equal pay
• Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
• Annual working time (42 hours/week) with the option of part-time and teleworking
• Mentoring programme for career development