Research Associate (m/f/x)

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Communication Technology, the Chair of Radio Frequency and Photonics Engineering offers within the work group Integrated Photonic Device two positions as

Research Associate (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting at the next possible date. The positions are limited until September 30, 2029. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The positions offer the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD / habilitation thesis). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The positions are generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment. Please indicate your request in your application.

Tasks

The researcher fulfills the tasks required to achieve the objectives of the BMFTR project "Secure Quantum Communication for Access and Edge Networks (SEQUOIA-EDGENET)" to simulate, design, generate layouts, and measure various photonic components and circuits and their implementation in system demonstrators. Other than the tasks specified in the project, close collaboration within the team and with the collaborators of the group is required. Presenting the results and preparing the reports are part of the responsibilities of the researcher.

Requirements

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related fields. The ability to program with MATLAB/Python and/or C/C++ programming languages is necessary. We are looking for a highly motivated researcher who can work independently on the assigned tasks and has good teamwork skills. Knowledge in photonics, semiconductor technologies, numerical simulation, and electromagnetic modeling is a plus. Candidates who can communicate in both German and English languages have priority.