PhD Student in Integrated Circuit Design at the Technical University of Braunschweig 2026

Within this research work the Institute for CMOS Design of the Braunschweig University of Technology has the task to develop integrated circuits in CMOS and BiCMOS technologies at cryogenic temperatures, to enable scalability of qubits.

Tasks and assignments:

• Active participation in research projects and consortia
• Design of analog, mixed-signal and high-frequency integrated circuit for Electronic control of the ion traps, e.g. Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS), Oscillators, Bit pattern generator, cryogenic DACs and amplitude waveform shaping
• Design of highly-integrated low-power and low-noise RF front-ends
• RF system-level concept development, level calculations and system modeling
• High-level integration of circuits into a System-on-Chip and top-level simulations
• Verification in measurement of the circuits on-wafer and on board

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 5, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorTechnical University of Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig)
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyTechnical University of Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Work on exciting future-oriented research topics in an inspiring work environment as part of the university community 
• A vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere with lots of intercultural offers and international cooperations 
• Pay in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L (a special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension, comparable to a company pension in the private sector) including 30 days' vacation per year 
• Advantage portal for employees of TU Braunschweig with attractive offers from strong brand 
• Flexible working and part-time options and a family-friendly university culture, awarded the "Family-friendly university" audit since 2007 
• Special continuing education programs for young scientists, a postdoc program, as well as other offerings from the Central Personnel Development Department and sports activities.

Requirements

• Master degree in electrical engineering, physics or relevant field
• Knowledge in the field of analog, mixed-signal and/or RF integrated circuits
• Understanding in the field of microwave engineering and RF systems
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso is a plus
• Experience with electromagnetics field simulation tools is a plus
• Good MATLAB skills are advantageous
• Expert knowledge in one or more of the above-mentioned research areas
• High level of personal motivation, responsibility and continuous learning abilities
• Pronounced communication and team building capabilities
• Openness to work in a diverse, international working environment
• Very good knowledge of the English (and possibly German) language
• Readiness to perform research in partner labs at various locations when necessary

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application via email (V.Issakov(at)tu-braunschweig.de) as a single PDF document.
• In case this is not possible, a written application may be sent to: Institut für CMOS Design, Frau Selma Dormeier, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hans-Sommer-Straße 66, 38106 Braunschweig.

For more information, kindly visit the TU Braunschweig website.