PhD thesis in IC Design with focus on CMOS backplanes
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.
Developing innovative technology solutions and bringing them to application - that is our goal at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS. With our expertise in the development of photonic microsystems, related technologies including nanoelectronics and wireless communication solutions, we create - in flexible and interdisciplinary teams - technologies for innovative products in a wide range of markets such as automotive, industrial and aerospace.
Our interdisciplinary field of "Microdisplays and Sensors" is engaged in the development and manufacturing of micro-displays and sensors based on the integration of organic light emitting diodes (OLED) onto silicon CMOS substrates. Here, our activities range from the initial idea, through design in close cooperation with the OLED technology, the circuit design of the OLED integration, testing, assembly and interconnection technology to the development of the complete system and application. Here, we are working in the interdisciplinary scope of different subjects such as electrical engineering/electronics, microelectronics, microsystems technology, information technology, computer science, physics, chemistry, optics and manufacturing.
We offer you a topic for a PhD thesis at our location Erfurtas soon as possible. Therefore, we are looking for a person to support our team in the technical and technological development in the field of IC design with a focus on new architectures of CMOS backplanes.
What you will do
- Developing, implementing and experimentally testing concepts for CMOS backplanes for OLED microdisplays
- Designing analog, digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits
- Layout design for CMOS and OLED production
- Close cooperation with interdisciplinary departments and research partners (e.g. OLED technology and production)
- Conception and implementation of device and test specifications
- Technical and statistical evaluation of measurement results as well as circuit and device documentation
- Taking on initial project responsibility with the aim of developing your own project management skills
What you bring to the table
Degree in natural sciences or engineering (Diploma / Master) in the field of electrical engineering, microelectronics, information technology, physics or a comparable field of study
Good knowledge of digital and very good knowledge of analog semiconductor circuit technology
Practical experience in analog design flow and in the use of Cadence design tools
Initial know-how in digital and mixed-signal design flow is an advantage
Strong communication skills, open personality and good German and English language skills
The doctorate is awarded over a German partner university according to the higher education laws of the respective federal state. Scientific work is scheduled to be carried out at the Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies business unit at the Fraunhofer IPMS and partly at the site of our industrial partner in Erfurt.
What you can expect
We offer you an exciting and topical doctoral thesis in which you will benefit from our experienced doctoral supervision. In addition, we clearly focus on your personal and professional development. As part of our doctoral college, you can quickly network with other doctoral students and receive good tools for your doctorate through seminars and lectures. This gives you the opportunity to advance your personal career in applied research and start a career as a postdoc at our institute.
We offer female scientists the opportunity to participate in our TALENTA program: a comprehensive career and development program that includes individually tailored qualification offers. You can find out more here.
We are convinced that appreciation and trust are the basis for satisfaction and motivation. We create a work-life-balance through flexible working time models and the possibility of mobile working, because creative and innovative ideas can arise anywhere. We also attach great importance to intensive induction training and an open and collegial working environment. Whether sports, music or team events - we offer a wide range of opportunities to pursue our own passions together and strengthen our team spirit.
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The position is limited to 3 years. A long-term collaboration is being sought.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
