The Max-Planck-Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems conducts in collaboration with the Chair for Circuit Design and Network Theory at the Technische Universität Dresden and the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM a validation project on Self-organized synchronization of mutually delay-coupled electronic clocks.
On a fixed-term basis of max. 3 years, starting on July 1st, 2019, we are looking for a

Research Associate

Project:

• transfer of a novel synchronization concept from the basic sciences to application
• develop a modular and scalable architecture design for the envisioned microchips
• two production runs with these microchips in BiCMOS technology, setup of demonstrator
• validation of this novel approach for the application in the next-generation electronic systems, e.g., in communications, antenna arrays, indoor navigation, and data-centers
• start-up a company with this technology following the project period

Tasks:

• close collaboration with electrical engineers and physicists at the interface between the theoretical models and the hardware implementation of the architecture design
• develop control and calibration schemes for the self-organized synchronization dynamics
• customization and derivation of mathematical models, programming task
• evaluation of prototype measurements, the optimization of boot strategies
• publication and presentation of the obtained results

Requirements:

• master degree, diploma or higher in above specified disciplines
• good communication skills, structured working approach
• the ability to independently develop new ideas within an interdisciplinary team

Experience in the design of analogue and radio frequency integrated circuits, especially using BiCMOS technologies, mathematical modeling of electronic circuitry, experience with electronic mea-surement tools (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer), and the analysis of experimental data is an asset but not mandatory.

We offer:

• an interdisciplinary and international working environment
• salary following TVöD (Bund), fixed-term according to project's duration (max. 3 years)
• employee benefits according to the public sector in Germany

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are under-represented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Please send your application including copies of your CV and certificates until 30.5.2019 as a single PDF-document (preferred) to lwetzel@pks.mpg.de or by ordinary mail to MPI-PKS, Dr. Lucas Wet-zel, Nöthnitzer Str. 38, 01187 Dresden. Please submit copies only, as application documents will not be returned.