The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of study programs in the fields of technology, business, health and social sciences. A common feature of all areas is the practical and application-oriented focus of teaching and research as well as the close cooperation between public institutions, business and science. General information on our courses, research activities and the organization of the university can be found on our homepage www.fh-kaernten.at.
The Carinthia Institute for Microelectronics (CIME)” is looking for applicants for the following position:
Senior Researcher – PostDoc Fellow (m/f/d)
“Analog / RF Integrated Circuits Design”
The
Carinthia Institute for Microelectronics (CIME) is a competence centre for research and development of integrated electronic systems at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS).
Research into integrated electronic circuits and systems is a well-established discipline at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. We have been active in cooperative research funded by industry and national / European projects for more than 20 years. Our mission is to develop innovative integrated circuits and systems for RF wireless communication, high-speed chiplet data transceivers and integrated sensor frontends. Furthermore, we are researching new concepts for analog circuit and layout generators. We collaborate closely with partners from academia and industry in these fields for our research.
Responsibilities:
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Concept development, design and verification of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems, in-cluding research in CIME’s focus areas, such as
- Analog frontends and communication links for integrated sensors
- RF integrated circuits for communication and sensing applications
- High-speed serial data transceivers for chiplet data communication
- Photonic integrated circuits for LiDAR applications
- Lab characterization of prototype testchips
- Acquisition and lead of research projects in the field
- Research dissemination through scientific publications
- Teaching of advanced circuit design topics in MSc study program and supervision of MSc and PhD students
- Collaboration within the research centre CIME in the research focus areas.
- Networking with industry and research partners
Your Profile
- Doctoral Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional / research experience
- Experience and/or interest in at least one of the following fields:
- ADC / DAC design for sensing applications or high-speed communications
- Design of PLLs and/or frequency synthesizers
- Design of RF building blocks (LNA, PA, VCO, mixer,…) in CMOS technologies
- Mixed-signal circuit design (digital assisted analog circuits)
- Solid experience in Analog / Digital CAD tools from Cadence, Siemens EDA and Synopsys
- Circuit design with IC technologies such as CMOS (65nm, 28nm or 16nm) or HBT BiCMOS
- Solid experience in full-custom analog layout
- Good academic track record
- Excellent command of English (minimum B2 level, w/s); Basic command of (or willingness to learn) German
- High motivation, independent and structured working style, with strong teamwork and communication skills
Our Offer
The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) is a modern and ambitious university in attractive surroundings in the southern alpine region within close distance of lakes, mountains and ski areas (see also https://www.welcome2villach.at/en/ )
The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences values the motivation and dedication of its employees and offers family-friendly working conditions. We support our staff with a diverse continuing education program and promote individual measures.
We offer an attractive working environment, crisis-proof jobs, and enable flexible working hours and home office op-tions. Health promotion, a wide range of sports, collegial cooperation, and the continuous improvement of environ-mental performance (EMAS certified) are particularly important at our university. We are a member of the European University “ACE²-EU” and promote international mobility.
- Start: March 2026
- Scope of employment: 40 hours per week
- Limited term: initially limited to 1 year (will become unlimited after a review)
- Place of employment: Campus Villach, Europastrasse 4, 9524 Villach
- Minimum salary: EUR 3.900,16€ gross monthly salary (14 salaries a year, salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and professional experience). According to Austrian law, we are obliged to state the minimum salary.
Application deadline: 6th January, 2026
You can find impressions of working and living in Villach/Carinthia, Austria at:
Carinthia - It's my life / MONTE NERO Productions - YouTube
https://www.welcome2villach.at/
Please upload your detailed and complete application documents at www.fh-kaernten.at/jobs
Required documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates
- Transcript of records
- List of publications and projects
- Proofs of practical experience
Please note: We regret that we cannot reimburse any travel costs or expenses incurred in connection with participation in the selection procedure.
We look forward to receiving your detailed application.
