PhD or Postdoc in terahertz electronics for wireless communication

We are looking for a PhD student or a Postdoc that wants to be a part of an interdiciplinary project with the objective to open up new short-distance communication applications which requires ultra-high data rates. The research work will be pursued at the terahertz and millimetre wave laboratory at Chalmers.

Information about the division
The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) is a unique research department in micro- and nanotechnology, housing more than 200 researchers and PhD students. At the terahertz and millimetre wave division, main research activities are on technologies with applications ranging from basic science to future wireless sensors and communication systems. This research project is supported by the Swedish Foundation for strategic research (SSF) and aims to explore future solutions for wireless communication at terahertz frequencies. In particular, the focus is on emerging or future telecommunication applications that require disruptive technology with ultra-wide bandwidth and data rates far beyond the 5G and 6G roadmaps.

Major responsibilities
Your research will be directed towards terahertz electronics for the next generation of wireless systems. This includes research on system architectures and active front-end components for receivers and transmitters. You will fabricate semiconductor devices and THz circuits in our state-of-the-art Nanobfabrication facility at MC2 and perform experiments in the terahertz characterisation facility (Kollberg laboratory). The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate and master level, corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

As a PhD student, your primary responsibility is to pursue your doctoral studies and to take responsibility for your part in the described project.

As a postdoc, you are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.

Qualifications
To qualify for these positions, you must have a master's degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits or a doctoral degree in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering with a curriculum that provides a solid foundation in microwave engineering and microelectronics. It is required that you have experience or an interest in the following areas: communication theory, electromagnetic theory, nanofabrication, and semiconductor device physics.

You should have good communication skills and enjoy solving complex problems independently as well as in a team. We are looking for a curious and experimental person that strives to work towards the mutual goal within this project.

Further, as the position is a collaboration between research groups and industry, you need to enjoy working in different environments and proactively participate in new research initiatives.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of 5 years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220138 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Learn more and apply on Chalmers website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10358&rmlang=UK

Application deadline: 14 April 2022.


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