EngD in Integrated Circuits

Introduction

Are you passionate about integrated circuits and mixed-signal design? Do you want to design new devices, explore advanced integration technologies, and contribute to the development of innovative computing architectures? Are you excited to gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art optical computing that enables fast and energy-efficient AI? And would you like to learn directly from leading scientists in Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, and Denmark? Are you our next EngD trainee in Integrated Circuits and analog design?

Job Description

This exceptional opportunity presents a chance for us to develop together the next generation ADCs that interface high-speed photo detectors with the digital world. We participate in the EU project DOLORES, https://doloresproject.eu, and we directly contribute to its work-package 1 (WP1), Task 1.5 that aims at developing a new co-optimized IC for efficient ADC and data storage. For this task, we need to design a state-of-the-art ADC that can efficiently convert the light signals from a photonic processor into digital bits. You can play an active role in this development through an EngD project.

In this role, you will fuse your passion for analog and mixed-signal IC design with the latest advancements in data converters, pipeline and SAR ADC, as well as analog IC design. The fruits of your labor could potentially pave the way for breakthroughs in other applications that demand high-speed analog-to-digital conversion, such as wireless communication, UWB ranging and automotive radar.

At the end of your EngD study, you will have a test chip, which will have been designed in cooperation with world experts in the field and will have been measured in advanced electronics labs! Depending on the achieved results, there can be opportunities for publications in world-level scientific journals.

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is an internationally oriented research university, specialized in engineering, science and technology.  TU/e is known for its major scientific impact and development of technological innovations. Our university is at the heart of society: TU/e focuses on complex societal challenges by specifically targeting three Strategic Areas with education and research: Energy, Health, and Smart Mobility.

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) is one of the most successful departments in the Netherlands in the field of research in collaboration with industry. The department currently has approximately 1200 Bachelor and Master students 300 PhD students, and more than 30 EngD students.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree in electronics with specialization in Integrated Circuits.
• A design-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and interested in collaborating with the industrial partners.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Dutch is an advantage.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an international setting with a close relationship to industry. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for two years.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale TOIO (€ 3,029).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• To support you during your EngD and to prepare you for the rest of your career, you will have free access to a personal development program for EngD trainees.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

Information

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. 

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Georgi Radulov, g.radulov@tue.nl. 

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Eugenio Cantator, e.cantatore@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include:

• A cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• Copies of relevant BSc and MSc diplomas and grade transcripts.
• The result of an English proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.