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PhD Position on “Integrated Photonics, Electronic-Photonic Co-Design/Integration”

Zürich

FULL TIME

September 5, 2024

Ph D Position on “Integrated Photonics, Electronic-Photonic Co-Design/Integration”

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Integrated Devices, Electronics, And Systems (IDEAS) Group of ETH Zurich invites applications for one Ph D position in the field of integrated photonics for next-generation communication, sensing, such as datacenter, 5G/6G, Light Detection and Ranging (Li DAR), and biomedical applications.
This Ph D position focuses on the designs, implementations, and demonstrations of integrated circuit with new circuit topologies and system architectures for integrated electronics/photonics.
Potential topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Optical transceiver for next generation datacenter communication

Optical phased array for free-space optical communication and sensing

Electronic/photonic co-designs

Compound semiconductor circuit designs and co-integration with photonics

Microwave-photonics for 6G communication

Integrated photonics for bioelectronics and biosensors

Project background

The ETH IDEAS Group, led by Prof. Hua Wang, is a world-leading research group in the field of integrated circuits and systems for next-generation wireless communication, sensing, and various emerging technology applications. Our current and past Ph D students regularly publish at flagship conferences and journals and have found carrier opportunities both in top universities and industry.
The ETH IDEAS Group is part of the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET). More information can be found on the group website.
These Ph D positions are jointly funded by EU grants, Swiss national grants, as well as ETH Zurich internal funding. The research involves close collaborations with industry and university groups in Switzerland, EU, and US.

Job description

You will be responsible for the architecting, designing, prototyping, and testing of novel electronic/photonic integrated circuits and/or systems using advanced IC technologies. You will be responsible for performing packaging and building measurement setups. Also, you will be responsible for the project meetings, reporting, scientific publications, conference/seminar presentations, and involving in proposal writing. Further, you will be expected to facilitate the teaching and occasionally deliver lectures in English at ETH Zurich.

Profile

Excellent moral character and mature/healthy personality
MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Research and publication track record in silicon photonics/nano-photonics is a plus
Research and publication track record in analog, mixed-signal, RF, mm-Wave integrated circuit design is a plus
Tapeout experience is a plus
Relevant industry experience is a plus
Independent individual who can both craft and lead new research projects and work collaboratively on team projects
Excellent communication skills in English (the IDEAS team’s working language)

We also would like you to bring the following competencies in line with ETH Zurich’s values:

You act responsibly and professionally
You can drive innovations, e.g. by
- Being courageous, open, and curious
- Being flexible and adaptable to change
- Exploring new ideas, solutions, and technologies
You live inclusivity by treating all people equitably
You build bridges, e.g. by
- Communicating effectively inside or outside of our IDEAS research group
- Seeking opportunities to collaborate

Workplace

We offer

At ETH IDEAS Group, we value knowledge exchange and collaborative working environment as a highly interdisciplinary and international research team. We provide a wide variety of training opportunities at the cutting edge of electronics/photonics research.

We value diversity

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

CV
Personal Statement
BS and MS transcripts
BS and MS diplomas and certificates
A list of five references. The Referees will be contacted for recommendation letters in the later recruiting process. Please do not submit the letters through this recruiting website.
TOEFL Score Report
Relevant Award Certificates

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. Further information about IDEAS group can be found on our website.
For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.

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