Research Associate (m/f/d)

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Integrated Circuits and Systems

Remuneration: EG 13 TV-L

ID: 25426WE9

Start of employment: January 1st, 2027

Application deadline: October 27th, 2026

Scope: fulltime, fixed term until December 31st, 2030

The Institute of Integrated Circuits and Systems (IICS) represents the field of microelectronics and integrated circuits at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). We work in the broad area of integrated circuit (IC) design, with topics covering data converters, sensor interfaces and integrated sensing systems, energy-efficient wirelined and wireless transceivers, analog signal processing and analog computing, custom design techniques for edge AI.

We are looking for a PhD student for the topic of signal processing and circuit-system co-design in biomedical applications using optical sensors. The research topic will cover (near-sensor) signal processing, system development and circuit-system co-design of sensor interfaces for biomedical applications. Compelling personal interest and proven capability of the successful candidate will be taken into consideration.

YOUR TASKS

• Independent research followed by meaningful output regarding signal processing and circuit-system co-design in biomedical applications using optical sensors
• Independently and collaboratively performed teaching tasks (four hours/week)
• Create and develop documentation and supporting materials for e.g. research, reporting or knowledge dissemination
• Supervise master and bachelor students
• Contribute to ongoing research projects at our institute

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Electrical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Signal Processing or comparable