Research Engineer in Electrical Engineering to the Department of Electrical and Information Technology

Description of the workplace

The research conducted at the Division of Integrated Electronic Systems, IES, within the Department of Electrical and Information Technology, EIT, is a balanced initiative that combines system and circuit design. We design integrated circuits (chips) using advanced nanometer CMOS technologies, including digital signal processors, radio frequency and millimeter-wave front-ends, data converters, as well as larger systems that combine analog and digital signals.

At IES, we are co-hosts of the research center ClassIC for semiconductor system design, funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF).
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More about SSF (strategiska.se).

Our dynamic team consists of teachers, researchers, and administrative staff, creating a rich intellectual environment for collaboration. We offer a supportive work atmosphere that promotes work-life balance and professional development. New team members can engage in cutting-edge research, educational initiatives, and industry collaborations, thereby contributing to our mission of advancing integrated circuit and system design.

We are now looking to hire a new colleague in the role of Research Engineer with focus on analog/RF-integrated circuit technology.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. The division offers an international working environment with close proximity to cutting-edge research and an innovative industrial ecosystem. The university also has a flexible working hours agreement, which provides excellent conditions for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.  

Work duties

You will design and implement the RF front-end, with a particular focus on transmitter design for next-generation 6G wireless communication. The goal is to achieve high energy efficiency in accordance with the latest 6G communication standards. Advanced process technologies will be used to realize the intended circuits, which will later be verified and characterized in a laboratory environment using state-of-the-art measurement instruments.

Description of the work duties:

• Research within the subject area, as described above.
• Publication of the results at/in renowned conferences and journals relevant to the field. 
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Required qualifications:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Excellent skills for working with integrated circuit design, simulation and layout tools, including parasitic extractions and EM simulations tools.
• Tape-out experience in advanced CMOS and/or FDSOI process technologies.
• Ability to work independently and achieve the defined goals of the project.
• Collaboration skills to be able to work in a team.

The duties require you to comply with US export restrictions (EAR), (bis.gov/regulations/ear).

Additional requirements: 

• Knowledge about state-of-the-art wireless communications requirements standards, i.e. 5G and beyond.
• Knowledge and experience about transmitter and power amplifier architectures. 
• Experience with theoretical and practical aspects of discrete and integrated circuits, including system design for wireless connectivity.
• Experience with measurement techniques and instruments for evaluation of integrated circuits.
• Prior experience in millimeter wave circuit design.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 10 months with start date as soon as possible by agreement, however no later than December 1, 2025.

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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