Your future responsibilities
The Integrated Photonics Technologies (IPT) research unit is looking for an experienced researcher (3+ years post PhD) to take a leading role in the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) based on innovative material systems and technology. The successful candidate will manage project-related activities and actively contribute to the forthcoming of a multi-national research project.
Your future responsibilities will include:
- Design and development of photonic integrated circuits for datacom and sensing applications
- Lead or support the design of active components with the introduction of advanced thin film materials into innovative photonic platforms e.g. high-speed modulators
- Design and optimize passive photonic components for multiple photonic platforms e.g. LiN and AlN
- Collaborate with process engineers to develop fabrication processes for integrated photonic devices in an R&D cleanroom facility
- Lead or contribute to internal testing and data analysis to evaluate the performance of integrated photonic devices
- Collaborate with all other functional teams and research units in the organization to implement co-designed and co-optimized photonic systems
- Actively collaborate with the network of European project partners
- Scientific reporting, documentation, generation of new intellectual property including patent applications,
- Actively contribute to or lead the preparation of funding proposals
- Lead projects in collaboration with industry or academia
Your profile
- PhD degree in electrical/telecommunication engineering, applied physics or a related field; preferably with a focus on high-speed integrated photonic components
- Experience in design and/or fabrication of integrated photonic devices in an industrial or academic environment
- Proficiency in using multi-physics simulation software e.g. Anys Lumerical, Comsol
- Strong programming ability with Python, Matlab, or similar languages
- Hands-on experience with photonic component development and photonic integrated circuit design, layout and characterization
- Good knowledge of the semiconductor technologies with practical experience in cleanroom microfabrication processes
- Good knowledge of the photonic market, including trends and promising technologies
- Autonomous, passionate, well organized, enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural team
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
- Experience with project management is a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
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.
- Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
- 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 (E1 salary = EUR 3.962, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week. For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract).
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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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