Postdoctoral Researcher in CMOS Integrated Circuit Design

Job summary

This position involves a two-year postdoctoral role focused on CMOS integrated circuit design for magnetic sensor interfaces as part of a European research initiative. The role emphasizes the development of high-performance readout electronics tailored for advanced sensing systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a closely related field, completed within the last 6 years.
• Strong expertise in analog and mixed-signal CMOS IC design for sensor interfaces, particularly in low-noise and precision circuit techniques.
• Hands-on experience with full-custom IC design and physical implementation in an industry-standard EDA environment, preferably in 65 nm CMOS or similar processes.
• Solid understanding of noise, offset, mismatch, PVT variation, stability, linearity, and low-frequency-noise mitigation techniques.
• Experience with at least one IC tape-out and laboratory characterization of fabricated silicon.
• Strong publication record and effective collaboration skills in interdisciplinary research environments.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate sensor characteristics and project-level requirements into electrical specifications and CMOS sensor-interface architecture.
• Design low-noise, low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits, including sensor biasing, precision amplification, filtering, and digital calibration.
• Execute the complete full-custom IC design flow from schematic modeling to tape-out.
• Develop PCB-based test setups and measurement procedures, and characterize the CMOS interface with target sensor devices.
• Document design specifications, verification results, and measurements; publish research outcomes and engage in project coordination.

Skills

• Proficiency in analog and mixed-signal IC design.
• Familiarity with EDA tools for IC design and verification.
• Knowledge of data converters and digital calibration techniques.

Education

• PhD in a relevant field (Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics).

Tools

• Industry-standard EDA tools for IC design and verification.