Your future responsibilities

Are you fascinated by photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research?

 

Bringing together applied science and industry, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) conducts cutting-edge research in Sensor Systems, Microsystems, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Power Electronics, and Embedded Systems. As part of our Integrated Photonics Technologies (IPT) research unit, we are looking for a motivated Master’s student for an exciting Master Thesis focusing on characterization of PICs.

• Simulation, assembling and testing of optical setups for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) characterization
• Sample characterization in the photonics lab and cross-checking with the simulation
• Automation of the measurement setup
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• Contribute to software and hardware development to enhance experimental capabilities

Your profile

• Enrolled master student (university in EU) in a related technical field
• Solid background in physics, optics or photonics 
• Familiar with ray tracing simulation tools, ideally including Zemax OpticStudio
• Familiar with Python programming language 
• Knowledge of Fourier optics is considered an advantage
• Motivation to tackle challenges and contribute ideas within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent English communication skills (German proficiency is a plus)

Important Facts about SAL

• Duration: 6 months
• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges. 
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments. 
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets. 
• Family & kids friendly. 
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits. 
• 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).  For this position, we offer a monthly gross salary of EUR 1.929, 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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