Location

Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Engineering, Chair of Electronic Components and Circuits

PhD candidate in Photonic Integrated Circuits (f/m/d, No. 630-25)
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Prof. Schall-Giesecke's group is formed by researchers from the Department of Electronic Components and Circuits (EBS) and the Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS). The team is working together on the development of innovative photonic integrated circuits. The components for the photonic circuit platform are simulated and characterised at EBS. This work forms the foundation for the integration of the technology at Fraunhofer IMS.

Contribute to pioneering advancements in integrated photonic technologies and collaborate with leading experts to deliver solutions with far-reaching technological and societal relevance for (bio-medical) sensors and novel energy efficient computing architectures.

Start of employment

at the earliest possible date

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

39 h 50 min (100%), part-time employment is possible

Your main tasks

Research and Development of Integrated Photonic Components and Circuits

• Design, simulation, and layout of passive and active integrated optical components, with a focus on developing electro-optic modulators by integrating novel materials into the  post-CMOS Photonics (silicon-based dielectric photonics using silicon nitride and aluminum) technology platform.
• Work closely with process engineers at Fraunhofer IMS to ensure compatibility with available technology modules and fabrication processes.
• Conduct device characterization and optimization in our state-of-the-art laboratories, ensuring high-performance and reliable photonic components for applications in biosensing, quantum sensing, and artificial intelligence.

Teaching and Academic Contribution

• Support the preparation and delivery of academic courses on semiconductor technologies and others, contributing to the department’s educational mission.
• Assist in the supervision of student projects and theses, providing guidance and expertise to the next generation of researchers.

Your profile

• Master or equivalent qualification in engineering (preferred electrical engineering) or physics with a focus on microelectronics, on telecommunication engineering, photonics, applied physics, quantum optics or comparable topics
• Initial experience in one of the following subject areas is desirable: integrated photonics (silicon photonics, nanophotonics) or optoelectronics or simulation of opto-electronic devices using relevant software tools (Python and/or Lumerical) or opto-electronic measurement techniques or communication/sensor technologies
• High motivation to solve scientific challenges creatively and independently
• Written and spoken German language skills are preferred
• Further academic qualification is expected and supported as part of the position.

We offer you

• Interesting and educational tasks involving the use of key technologies of the future
• A responsible job with great creative potential
• A non-discriminatory working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• A pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• Family friendliness through childcare and counselling for your care responsibilities
• A wide range of further and advanced training programmes, individual induction training
• Excellent public transport connections and free parking
• Attractive sports and health programmes
• The possibility of mobile working

Application deadline

2025-12-31

Code number

630-25

Application

Please send your application with the usual documents (CV, list of publications, letters of recommendation and certificates), as a single, merged PDF file, quoting the reference number 630-25 to Dr. Roman Burkard, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of engineering, 47048 Duisburg, telephone 0203/379-1074, e-mail roman.burkard@uni-due.de.

Information about the job

You can find information about the faculty and the office issuing the call for applications at: https://www.uni-due.de/iw

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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