Research Assistant in Analog and Mixed Signal Circuit Design for Quantum Computing

• Work as a highly valuable research team member in a world-class technology centre that has a very young, dynamic, vibrant and self-driven work environment that focuses on high impact research results which are strongly aligned to industry partners.
• Great career development and advancement that is highly visible to the semiconductor industry through direct contact or IEEE publications.
• Collaborate with industry working on circuit interfaces for quantum computing applications.
• Opportunity to attend and publish work at leading conferences such as IEEE Solid-State Circuits and Systems Conferences (CAS), etc.
• Attend training courses and workshops, use the latest industry CAD design tools.
• Excellent working conditions including 27 days of annual leave.

• Propose innovative analogue mixed signal circuit solutions capable of operating at cryogenic temperatures (4K).
• CMOS circuit design and tapeout of ICs.
• Silicon validation and debugging of multiple IC designs using state of the art cryostast at 4K.

• B.Eng with typically 2-years of experience in CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal integrated circuit design.
• Evidence of work experience with CMOS RF transceivers.
• Experience using integrated circuit design tools such as Cadence/Mentor.
• The successful candidate will be highly analytical with good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience working as part of a team.

• M.Eng. or PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with integrated circuit design flow, including schematic design and simulation, layout and post-layout extracted simulations.
• Good mathematical ability and knowledge of statistics.
• Previous use of mathematical modelling tools such as MATLAB or Python.

Application Instructions

Please make sure to attach an up to date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for this role.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.  Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector. 
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
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