Research Associate (PostDoc)

• Research within the ERC project ELEPHANT (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/948624) under the direction of the chair.
• Research in the field of integrated photonics and on-chip photonic circuits to realize the objectives of the project, which could include simulations, design, and laboratory setups and measurements.
• Collaborate within the chair’s group and contribute to IP and publications.

• Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) and one that is completed no later than the date the contract is signed PhD in electrical engineering, op-tics/photonics, physics, or a closely related subject area
• Extensive experience in integrated photonic EM simulation (e.g., Ansys Lumerical, Ti-dy3D, CST Microwave Studio, COMSOL, HFSS, or similar, or numerical methods).
• Good knowledge of German and/or English required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills
• Ability to work in a team desirable
• Strong motivation and independence desirable
• Experience in one of the following areas (experience in more than one area is advanta-geous) and willingness to acquire the missing skills:

1. Expertise with numerical simulations (e.g. in Python, Octave, Matlab, or similar) with strong theoretical background.
2. Expertise with photonic integrated circuit design and layout. Experience with de-signing for photonic MPW runs (e.g. with imec, LIGENTEC, or similar) is advan-tageous.
3. Expertise with photonic integrated circuit system measurements, coupling with grating and edge couplers, waveguide measurements, circuit measurements etc.

Please send your application (in English), indicating the reference number, preferably via email to burla@tu-berlin.de. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss the position with Prof. Burla in advance (burla@tu-berlin.de) before submitting their application.

Required application material:

1. One-page motivation letter, stating why you want to apply for this position and to join the group
2. Detailed CV (resume) with a publication list
3. Academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education, including individual exam marks (and, if applicable, an explanation about the equivalence to the German academic grading system)
4. Details and contact of at least two academic referees that know you well (please feel free to include recommendation letters, in case you already have them) or a reference from your most recent employers, including the names of the contact persons

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.