Scientist - Photonic Integrated Circuit Design and Fabrication

Scientist - Photonic Integrated Circuit Design and Fabrication

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

Your future responsibilities

The Integrated Photonics Technologies (IPT) research unit is looking for an experienced researcher (3+ years post PhD) to take a leading role in the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) based on innovative material systems and technology. The successful candidate will manage project-related activities and actively contribute to the forthcoming of a multi-national research project.

Your future responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of photonic integrated circuits for datacom and sensing applications;
• Lead or support the design of active components with the introduction of advanced thin film materials into innovative photonic platforms e.g. high-speed modulators;
• Design and optimize passive photonic components for multiple photonic platforms e.g. LiN and AlN;
• Collaborate with process engineers to develop fabrication processes for integrated photonic devices in an R&D cleanroom facility;
• Lead or contribute to internal testing and data analysis to evaluate the performance of integrated photonic devices;
• Collaborate with all other functional teams and research units in the organization to implement co-designed and co-optimized photonic systems;
• Actively collaborate with the network of European project partners;
• Scientific reporting, documentation, generation of new intellectual property including patent applications;
• Actively contribute to or lead the preparation of funding proposals;
• Lead projects in collaboration with industry or academia.

Your profile

• PhD degree in electrical/telecommunication engineering, applied physics or a related field; preferably with a focus on high-speed integrated photonic components;
• Experience in design and/or fabrication of integrated photonic devices in an industrial or academic environment;
• Proficiency in using multi-physics simulation software e.g. Anys Lumerical, Comsol;
• Strong programming ability with Python, Matlab, or similar languages;
• Hands-on experience with photonic component development and photonic integrated circuit design, layout and characterization;
• Good knowledge of the semiconductor technologies with practical experience in cleanroom microfabrication processes;
• Good knowledge of the photonic market, including trends and promising technologies;
• Autonomous, passionate, well organized, enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural team;
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines;
• Experience with project management is a plus;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

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