We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with the following qualifications:
1. A background in electronic engineering, microelectronics, computer science or physics with a proven experience in microelectronic design
2. Experience with EDA design tools for IC design and/or TCAD tools for device and process simulations, and the tape-out process with the foundry.
3. A PhD degree in micro-electronics or device physics (or PhD graduation in the next year)
4. Experience with image sensor design or research is a plus
5. Social, enthusiastic and result-driven team player
6. Good communication skills, proficient in English, both orally and in writing
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work to reduce temporal noise of CMOS image sensors. You will focus on the analog chip design work: architectural design, analog circuit design, chip layout and verification and characterisation of the prototypes. You will work on several projects, both in collaboration with industry as well as forward-looking internally funded long term research. You will guide PhD researchers in image sensor chip design and contribute to funding proposals in this field. Image sensors is a multi-disciplinary field involving analog IC circuit design and layout, semiconductor device physics, optics and electromagnetic waves, and characterization. You also review the design work of the researchers, promote teamwork, and propose efforts for re-use and standardization of design work. You will also be involved in guiding students during relevant Master's thesis projects or other project works, and a limited amount of teaching (e.g. exercise or lab sessions)
The research group of prof. Guy Meynants focusses on the development of low noise and radiation hardened CMOS image sensors. The group is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on several ongoing research projects on topics related to low noise pixel design. The group is part of the ADVISE research division at KU Leuven Campus Geel. This division has a strong experience in radiation tolerant analog and digital CMOS circuits and CMOS sensors. The group has built up experience in this field on a broad variety of CMOS circuits, like RF and signal processing circuits, memories, power management and image sensors and collaborates with large research institutes like CERN on this field. The division also operates a state-of-the-art lab facility for characterization of devices during and after radiation.
We offer you a full-time postdoctoral position in a world-class image sensor research team at KU Leuven, with the following opportunities:
7. Develop your knowledge on image sensor chip design
8. Help inventing the next generation of pixel topologies and readout circuits for image sensors.
9. Design integrated circuits in state-of-the-art advanced CMOS and image sensor processes
10. Work together with world class experts on the fields of CMOS image sensors and radiation tolerant CMOS circuits
11. Connections with our worldwide network of scientists and companies active in the field
12. We offer you a temporary assignment of 1 year with the possibility of extension (max. 6 years).