Research Fellow in High Performance Mixed Signal

4 days ago


North Ryde, Australia Macquarie University Full time

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Exceptional development opportunity working with world class researchers
- Build your academic networks and access cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Full-time, 2 year fixed-term with possibility of renewal

An excellent opportunity exists for a researcher to join the newly created Silicon Platforms Lab (SiP Lab) within the School of Engineering, Macquarie University. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with deep sub-micron high speed mixed signal design experience to contribute to research on next generation communication and sensing systems.

You will be a part of a diverse and multidisciplinary team consisting of researchers in the Silicon Platforms Lab. You will report to Professor Michael Boers and will:
- Undertake research into novel architectures for data convertors.- Implement high-speed ADC and DAC designs in deep sub-micron CMOS.- Collaborate with the team on novel architectures for communication and sensing systems.

About Us

The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers both undergraduate and postgraduate Degree programs across a diverse range of disciplines. The Faculty is also home to a number of world-class research centres. The Faculty continues to grow links with industry by building partnerships with commercial, government, cultural and professional organisations.

The SiP Lab is a newly formed, advanced hardware platforms and silicon chip design lab with advanced silicon system-on-chip (SoC) / system-in-package (SiP) capabilities. The research focuses on key semiconductor industry trends in communications and sensing, as well as partnering with adjacent research teams across the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the wider University to integrate their own novel IP onto a silicon platform, with benefits anticipated in the fields of synthetic biology, photonics, and quantum technologies.

More details about our SiP Lab can be found at:
Selection Criteria- A PhD in microelectronics or a closely related discipline with a focus on data convertors in deep sub-micron CMOS.- A proven track record in mixed signal CMOS.- Demonstrated skills in integrated circuit design, scripting using Python / SKILL.- Experience in silicon tape-outs including layout and LVS / DRC.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders.- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary package Level B or C commensurate with experience from $119,840 to $168,275 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading.

Enquiries: Professor Michael Boers at

Applications Close:
05/12/2024 11:59 PM

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