CRYSTALLINE PhD position - THz Communication and Sensing Research (all genders) // Job-ID: 144-1

Temporary, Full-time · LINZ

Your future responsibilities

The PhD topic focuses on developing and investigating joint communication and sensing tasks in TeraHertz (THz) frequency band beyond current communication standards.

Optical synthesis and detection of THz waves based on the photo-mixing of tunable continuous wave lasers is well-established in measurement technology, in particular, for high-resolution spectroscopy. However, photonic THz technologies are also promising for demonstrating next generation communication setups in the THz spectral range.

In this project a setup based on photonic THz technology using components at the optical telecom wavelength is to be developed into a flexible joint communication and sensing test setup that allows to investigate communication, localization (RADAR) and sensing tasks.

You would work in a team with close ties to international academic partners and national industry, and you would be responsible for the following tasks:

Develop machine learning or deep learning-based algorithms to analyze arbitrary data, such as image, audio, or radar data.
Design experiments to thoroughly evaluate and compare the performance of several algorithms, including the identification of potential weaknesses.
Publication of the results at peer reviewed international conferences and scientific journals.
Execution and management of industry projects in collaboration with other team members

Your profile

Are you looking forward to working in an international team environment at the forefront of future communication systems? Do you have the following skills, educational background and/or professional experience (the more the better)?

M.Sc. (or higher) in communication engineering, physics, electronics engineering, signal processing,
Previous experience with practical implementation of communication or optical measurement setups (e.g. physical layer RF / fiber optical communication, laser spectroscopy, etc.)
Experience in one or more of the following fields is a plus:
- TeraHertz Sensing
- Machine Learning
- Communication Theory
Hands-on, scientifically curious, communicative and well-organized.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Important Facts about SAL

Application deadline: 3 November 2024
Weekly working hours: 38.5
Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
Home Office possible.
€ 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
Family & kids friendly.
Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

For this position you will receive a monthly gross salary of EUR 3,827, which will be paid 14 times a year. Financial support for housing for stays abroad (e.g., in case of secondments) and travelling expenses will be offered on a case-by-case basis after alignment with the supervisor and the CRYSTALLINE program leader.

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Application requirements:

Applicants must not have resided and/or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Austria for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call deadline.
Master's degree including official evidence completed by application deadline.
Not in possession of a PhD degree.
Only complete sets of application documents concatenated in a single PDF can be accepted.

Required application documents (concatenated in a single PDF in this order):

[Mandatory] 1-page letter of motivation (in English), including a declaration of the considered research topic
[Mandatory] CV (in English), including
- expertise, skills, and
- (if applicable) list of internships and publications & patents
[Mandatory] Scanned copies of transcripts of records for bachelor and the master (or equivalent degree) including the diplomas proofing the completion of the studies (originally issued in English or German, or an official translation in alignment with the guidelines on translation and authentication)
[Mandatory] Proof of fluency in English at minimum B2 level (Upper Intermediate English). Accepted proofs are e.g. master studies in English or an internationally accepted certificate.
[Mandatory] Scanned copy of valid Passport/ID
[Optional] Letter of references from academic reference persons (with contact details)
[Optional] Authored/Co-authored publications
[Mandatory] Master thesis

Please check all the details about the application requirements on our website: Crystalline Program Recruitment | SAL Research Network (silicon-austria.com)

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Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future

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