Postdoctoral position in Electrical Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

The research at The Division for Integrated Electronic Systems (IES) at The Department of Electrical and Information Technology (EIT) is a balanced effort combining system and circuit design aspects. Our excellence is the design of integrated circuits (chips) in advanced nanometer CMOS technologies, including digital signal processors, radio frequency and millimeter wave front-ends, data converters, as well as larger systems with a mixture of analog and digital signals. At IES, we are also co-hosting the multi-disciplinary research center ”Multidisciplinary Research Centre for Semiconductor System Design” (classIC) for semiconductor system design, funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF).

The position is associated with the classIC center. The research will be conducted in a competitive multi-disciplinary environment. Expertise in the core subject of integrated circuit design, and in the implementation of dedicated hardware for high-performance wireless connectivity, will be offered and further developed. A key application area will be extended reality and wireless systems.

Our team includes faculty, researchers, and administrative staff, fostering a rich intellectual environment for collaboration. We offer a supportive work environment, promoting work-life balance and professional growth. New employees can engage in cutting-edge research, educational initiatives, and industry collaborations, contributing to our mission of advancing integrated circuits and systems design.

Subject description

The subject of the postdoctoral position is Electrical Engineering with a specific focus on integrated circuit and system design, where theoretical studies of system-level requirements as well as circuit design and verification of advanced architectures are included. Efficient implementations of integrated circuits, bridging performance and energy perspectives, are becoming increasingly important in many application areas. The research will be performed at theory and application boundaries, as well as an integrated chip realization for validation purposes.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. 

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within the subject area, as described above.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Teaching in the first, second, and third cycles of studies.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience with theoretical and practical aspects of integrated circuit and system design for wireless connectivity.
• Good knowledge on different implementation methods of reconfigurable transceivers for advanced wireless applications.

Assessment criteria

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a postdoctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• Good ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

• Knowledge in the general area of wireless connectivity and in particular circuits and systems intended to be used in MIMO architecture.
• Experience with implementation and verification of integrated circuits in advanced CMOS and FDSOI process nodes, starting from developing system-level.
• Experience of advanced CAD tools for the design and implementation of the chips.
• Experience of working with modern measurement instruments for chip characterization and verification at RF and/or mm-wave frequencies.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 3 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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