Researcher - RFIC Design
Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology | Job scope: full-time | Duration of employment: limited | Posting-ID: 6820
The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.
We seek:
In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Professur für Nachrichtentechnik, we are looking for a researcher as of the Nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt at the following conditions:
- 100% = 39,83 hours
- Pay grade 13 TV-L
- limited für die Dauer von 3 Jahren
Your tasks:
- Conduct research on radio-frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for energy-efficient wireless communication and sensor systems.
- Design and analyze subsystems and wireless devices that form the foundation of sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial communication technologies.
- Explore system-on-chip (SoC) and system-in-package (SiP) approaches to realize highly integrated, low-power wireless devices.
- Work within the interdisciplinary INCYTE Center for Nanoanalytics, Nanochemistry, and Cyber-Physical Sensor Technologies, benefiting from state-of-the-art laboratories and close cooperation with related disciplines.
- All research activities encompass modeling, design, and experimental characterization of the developed components and systems.
- Publish scientific results in international journals and conferences and actively contribute to collaborative research projects.
- support teaching activities (e.g., in laboratory courses, exercises, or supervision of student theses).
Your profile:
- Very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in electrical engineering or an equivalent field of study (preferably with a focus on microelectronics, radio-frequency integrated circuits, or related areas).
- Strong intrinsic motivation to pursue a PhD degree and conduct independent scientific research.
- Interest in low-power RFIC design, wireless system architectures, and energy-efficient communication technologies.
- Desirable: preliminary knowledge in ultra-low-power CMOS design, analog/mixed-signal circuits, or system integration techniques (SoC/SiP).
- Analytical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Very good to excellent command of written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage but not required.
Our range of services:
- Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
- Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
- A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
- Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
- Extensive personnel development program
- Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
We look forward to receiving your application by 02.12.2025.
Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.
Your contact person:
Prof. Jasmin Grosinger
+49 271 740 3146
jasmin.grosinger@uni-siegen.de
Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.
