Postdoc in radio-frequency / microwave / THz microsystems / MEMS - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The research group of RF/microwave/THz MEMS is a part of the department of micro and nanosystems at KTH which all together consists of more than 45 researchers and Ph.D. students. Research in RF/microwave/THz MEMS is carried out by a group of 12 people around Prof. Joachim Oberhammer, for applications including telecommunication, radar, medical diagnosis and space instruments, at frequencies up to 750 GHz. The research output of the RF/microwave/THz MEMS group is well recognized internationally, and its Ph.D. students have received a total of six Best Paper Awards (five of which at IEEE conferences), four IEEE Graduate Fellowships since 2009, and an ERC grant. National and international partners in ongoing research collaborations include Ericsson (SE), Infineon (DE), Chalmers (SE), CSEM (CH), NASA-JPL (USA), Swedish Defense Research Agency FOI (SE).

Project description

We are looking for applicants who have a desire to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of RF/microwave/THz microsystems. The specific research project is on developing novel classes of micromachined microsystems above 100 GHz, i.e. pushing RF/microwave MEMS into THz frequencies, with the ambitious goal of such THz microsystems being the enabler for widespread use of THz technology. As a post-doc you will work in an interdisciplinary research team, you will develop your own millimeter-wave/THz microsystem concepts, you will model and simulate them in state-of-the-art microwave and microsystem design tools, and after fabrication of the devices in the KTH clean-room environment you will characterize them in our THz laboratory with existing measurement setups or with setups you still have to develop. The components of interest in this project include filters, phase-shifters, transitions between waveguides, antennas. You are expected to present your research results at international conferences and to write journal publications for highly ranked microwave, microsystem, and application-oriented scientific journals.

Project funding is provided via an ERC Consolidator Grant, of which your supervisor is grant holder, and via a H2020 collaboration project with academic and industrial partners all over Europe.

Qualifications

The successful applicant is expected to hold or to be about to receive a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent. The Ph.D. degree should be in RF/microwave/THz engineering. You should have a strong background in electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, ADS, and are proficient in MATLAB. You have experience in designing complex microwave components including filter design.

Experience with microsystem technology is an asset, but not required.

The successful applicants should have an outstanding academic track record, and well developed analytical and problem solving skills. We are looking for highly motivated young professionals, who are able to work independently as well as to be good team players. Good command of English orally and in writing is required to publish and to present results at international conferences and in international journals. The evaluation will be based on how well the applicant fulfills the above qualifications.

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Application

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The application must include:

1. Full curriculum vitae including your relevant academic, professional, and other experience and knowledge, and publication list.
2. Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Unless in English or Swedish, in their original language and with translations to English or Swedish.
3. Representative publications or technical reports: please provide electronic copies of your PhD thesis and your 2-3 most important publications. You may also provide a web link.
4. Letters of recommendation or contact information for at least two reference persons.

Others

The employment is time limited to one year with possibility of extension with one more year. Extension to up to four years (two years as post-doc, two additional years as a senior researcher) is possible.  

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