Junior Scientist - Analog circuit designer for solid-state quantum system on chip (all genders) // Job-ID: 222

Permanent employee, Full-time · VILLACH

Your future responsibilities
As part of the DireQT project, we are developing cutting-edge solid-state quantum system-on-chip solutions. We are looking for a motivated analog circuit designer to drive the development of key building blocks like DACs, amplifiers, and photodetector readout circuits in advanced CMOS technologies towards innovative solutions for quantum applications. 

As a Junior Scientist at SAL, your focus will lay on scientific work and methods, as well as developing strong R&D skills. 

Join a dynamic, research-oriented team where your designs will help shape the future of quantum applications.

Your future tasks include:
  • Research and develop innovative IC solutions for quantum sensors readout circuits
  • Schematic and layout design of analogue circuits, such as DACs, switched capacitor amplifiers, current regulators and photodetector readout circuits, in CMOS technology (e.g. 28 nm process).
  • Verification and lab measurements of analog circuits; operation of measurement equipment
  • Involved in demonstrator development
  • Contribution to SAL's high-level research with scientific output
  • Participation in conferences, (co)-authoring scientific papers in high impact journals and contribution to SAL's scientific visability
  • Support in project acquisition, funding proposals, and project management under guidance
  • Active scientific networking to strengthen SAL’s visibility and reputation
Your profile
  • Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with schematic and layout circuit design tools
  • Knowledge of analog design circuits such as ADC and DAC
  • Strong knowledge of analog circuits like switched capacitor amplifiers, current regulators, photodetectors, readout circuits
  • Autonomous, with self-initiative (research oriented), well organized and enjoying working in a dynamic and multicultural team
  • Professional communication skills in English, command of German language is a plus
  • Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria
Important Facts about SAL
  • Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
  • State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
  • Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
  • Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
  • Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
  • “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
  • € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
  • Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”
  • Our values:  
    • Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning,compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement. 
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 3.963,00, paid 14 times a year
About us

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 
 
Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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