Description :
- PhD positions in spatially integrated microwave and quantum circuits/systems
- About the employer
- Ghent University is one of Europe’s most important educational and research institutions. Every day, more than 15,000 employees and 49,000 students live out the motto “Dare to think.” The mission statement of Ghent University is characterized by quality education, internationally renowned research and diverse social responsibility.
- The IDLab research group is also the core group of imec. Imec is a world-leading research and innovation center for nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Imec also has R&D teams at various universities in Flanders, the Netherlands, Taiwan, the United States and China, as well as offices in India and Japan.
- All of these special features make IDLab a top research employer.
Location :
- Ghent, Belgium + presence in Belgium and Ireland (industry partners)
Offer :
- The selected candidates will be employed with a fulltime contract (1+3 years).
- The salary follows the Marie Curie-Skłodowska DN funding Scheme that offers a highly completive salary.
- On top of the regular compensation, an extra allowance will be available to cover mobility expenses.
- The living allowance will be subject to a country correction coefficient, according to the hosting country. Applicants may also be eligible for a family allowance. Therefore, the exact gross salary will be confirmed upon appointment.
- Typical research projects in the Design group involve multiple researchers with different specialties working as a team. Hence, a good team spirit, a good knowledge of English and effective communication skills (such as presenting and reporting) are of major importance for a successful collaboration.
Requirements :
- You need to hold (or will obtain in near future) a relevant master’s degree e.g., Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or Photonics
- Researchers must have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
- Researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
- Additional experience considered as a plus:
- Work experience (academic or industrial) or publications
- Experimental characterization of high-speed, high-frequency components and (sub-) systems
- Nanophotonics or quantum communication systems
- Your English is fluent, both speaking and writing
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to tackle complex problems
Apply :
- Send your application or any questions concerning this vacancy to Prof. Xin (Scott) Yin xin.yin@ugent.be or xin.yin@imec.be
- Applications should include a CV, a personal motivation letter, and contact information of three reference persons. After screening, selected candidates will be invited for an online interview as a first contact in a multi-stage selection process. Applications remain welcome until the position is filled.
