2 position - Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen - 1st qualification period (PhD candidate) at Berlin University Alliance - baito
2 position - Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen - 1st qualification period (PhD candidate)
Location
Berlin
Remote
On-site
Employment type
Full-time, Part-time
Experience
Junior
Field
Social Work & Pedagogy
Application deadline
Dec 10, 2026
Requirements at a glance
Master degree (Required)
German and English (Required)
Microwave photonics (Required)
Cleanroom nanofabrication (Required)
Numerical simulations (Required)
Microwave engineering (Required)
Photonic integrated circuits (Required)
Analog integrated circuits (Required)
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Technische Universität Berlin
Faculty IV - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of High-Frequency and Semiconductor System Technologies / High-Frequency Technologies/Photonics
2 position - Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen - 1st qualification period (PhD candidate)
part-time employment may be possible
Your responsibility
Support in the teaching and practical laboratory courses offered by the department
Collaboration in current research projects of the department, possibly including laboratory and/or cleanroom work (support to development of new processes)
Own research in the field under the direction of the chair
Teaching duties are performed
Your profile
Successfully completed scientific university studies (Master's degree, diploma or equivalent) in electrical engineering, optics/photonics, physics or a closely related subject area
The ability to teach in German and/or in English is required; willingness to acquire the missing language skills
At least one of the following qualifications:
Experimental work on microwave photonics and/or optical communication systems
Experience in cleanroom nanofabrication
Familiarity with in numerical simulations (e.g. in Python, Octave, Matlab, or similar)
Experience with microwave engineering and/or antenna design, including electromagnetic simulation tools (CST Microwave Studio, HFSS, or similar)
Familiarity with photonic integrated circuits design, fabrication and testing, including RF/optical simulation software (e.g. CST Microwave Studio, COMSOL, Lumerical, Synopsys Optodesigner, or similar)
Experience in analog integrated circuits, especially in MMIC/RFIC design (e.g. using Keysight ADS, Cadence, or similar) and testing
Desired skills:
Ability to work in a team
Strong motivation and independence
Experience in one or more of the following topics is a strong plus:
Experimental work on microwave photonics and optical communication systems
Experience in cleanroom nanofabrication
Familiarity with in numerical simulations (e.g. in Python, Octave, Matlab, or similar)
Experience with microwave engineering and/or antenna design, including electromagnetic simulation tools (CST Microwave Studio, HFSS, or similar)
Familiarity with photonic integrated circuits design, fabrication and testing, including RF/optical simulation software (e.g. CST Microwave Studio, COMSOL, Lumerical, Synopsys Optodesigner, or similar)
Experience in analog integrated circuits, especially in MMIC/RFIC design (e.g. using Keysight ADS, Cadence, or similar) and testing
How to apply
Please send your application (preferably in English) indicating the reference number preferably via email to . Alternatively, applications can be send in writing together with a digital version (USB drive) to: Technische Universität Berlin - Fakultät IV, Fachgebiet Hochfrequenztechnik-Photonik, Prof. Dr. Maurizio Burla, Sekr. HFT 4, Einsteinufer 25, 10587 Berlin.
Required application material:
One-page motivation letter, stating why you want to apply for this position and to join the group
Academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education, including individual exam marks (and, if applicable, an explanation about the equivalence to the German academic grading system)
Details and contact of at least two academic referees that know you well (please feel free to include recommendation letters, in case you already have them)
Please note that applications with incomplete application material will not be considered.
Facts
Published: 12.11.2026
Number of employees: ca. 7000
Category: Research assistant, PhD student
Job location: Germany, Berlin, Charlottenburg
Area of responsibility: Research (academic), Teaching (university)
Start date (earliest): Earliest possible
Duration: for 5 years
Full/Part-time: full-time, part-time employment may be possible
Remuneration: Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen
Requirements
Qualification: Master, Diplom or equivalent
Contact
Reference number: IV-445/26
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Burla
Contact email:
