PhD position in IC Design group

• • Vacancies • PhD position in IC Design groupTo vacancy overviewApply now • • • • • EEMCSPhDPhD position in IC Design groupAre you interested in a PhD position at the Integrated Circuit Design Group and do you want to focus on various aspects on analog and Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits? Read below for further details!Apply now • Hi! Are you my new colleague?Britt Büter • Hi! Are you my new colleague?Clara Stegehuis • Hi! Are you my new colleague?Stefano Stramigioli • Hi! Are you my new colleague?Eline Meijerink • Hi! Are you my new colleague?Jeroen Blok • Hi! Are you my new colleague?Ying Wang • • • • • • Key takeaways • Hours 40 hr. • Salary indicationSalary gross/monthly based on full-time € 3,059 - € 3,881 • Deadline 31 Dec 2026 The University of Twente (UT) is located in the east of the Netherlands. It offers a dynamic campus, excellent facilities and the possibility to work in- and with- famous research groups. Professor Bram Nauta’s Integrated Circuit Design (ICD) group focuses on various aspects of analog and Radio Frequency (RF) Integrated Circuits (IC). The group's motto is “fundamental solutions for practical problems” and under this vision, it has contributed many fundamental new ideas in circuit design. The IC Design group has made high-impact inventions in analog filters, thermal noise cancelling amplifiers, ultra-low power analog to digital converters, software-defined radio, mixer-first receivers, N-path filters and sub-sampling phase locked loops. The group is a world leader and initiator of many new research directions which also find their application in industrial products. The group has a strong collaboration with the global semiconductor industry. Are you interested in a PhD position at the ICD group? Read here about the experiences of Maryam Dodangeh, who is currently doing her PhD in the IC Design Group! We have access to advanced CMOS fabrication technology nodes and a well-equipped laboratory for evaluation of test-chips. We offer a very collaborative atmosphere and you will benefit from our broad knowledge and experience. A team of well-known professors in the field (professors Bram Nauta, Eric Klumperink, Anne-Johan Annema, Ronan van der Zee, Mark Oude Alink, Harijot Singh Bindra and Stef van Zanten) will supervise you in this position. Since we will invest a lot of our time in your education, development and career, we have to be very selective in our admission process for PhD students. Your profile • You are highly motivated and an enthusiastic researcher; • You have a MSc degree with excellent grades in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Analog or RF design; • You are an independent and original thinker with a creative mindset; • You are a fast thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills; • You have good team spirit and like to work in an internationally oriented environment; • You are fluent in English. Our offer • This is a general and open call for PhD applications. We normally have open PhD positions available through the year, however we do not list every open position separately. Accepted candidates can start their PhD project anytime during the academic year. • As a PhD student at the UT, you will be appointed on a fulltime position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year, within a very stimulating scientific environment; • The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues; • Salary and conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO- NU); • You will receive a salary ranging from €3.059,- gross per month at the start to €3.881,- in the fourth year; • Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus of 8.3% and a solid pension scheme; • A training program in which you and your supervisor will make up a plan for additional suitable education and supervision; • We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff. Information and application Are you interested in this position? Please submit your application via the "apply now" button below. Include in your application: • a motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation to apply for a PhD position in our group • a detailed CV (resume) and a publication list; • contact details of at least 2 referees • an academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education, including grades • a TOEFL or IELTS score to verify sufficient mastering of the English language • an assessment may be part of the application procedure. This vacancy will be reviewed on a rolling horizon. This means that applicants can be invited for a interview throughout the year. Moreover, there is no specific end date to this vacancy, since it concerns multiple positions that has become available. For more information about this open vacancy, please contact our secretary Mrs. Jacqueline Kroese via j.kroese@utwente.nl. Screening is part of the selection procedure. Apply nowShare this vacancy • • • • About the organisation The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) uses mathematics, electronics and computer technology to contribute to the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With ICT present in almost every device and product we use nowadays, we embrace our role as contributors to a broad range of societal activities and as pioneers of tomorrow's digital society. As part of a tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute. Want to know more?Kroese, J. (Jacqueline) Management Assistant ICDKroese, J. (Jacqueline) Management Assistant ICDDo you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Jacqueline for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.ContactPhone:+31534895551Email:j.kroese@utwente.nl How to applyStep 1Apply. When you see a vacancy that appeals to you, you can apply online. We ask you to upload a CV and motivation letter and/or list of publications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail.Apply nowStep 2Selection. The selection committee will review your application and you will receive a response within 2 weeks after the vacancy has been closed.Step 31st interview. The 1st (online or in person) meeting serves as an introduction where we introduce ourselves to you and you to us. You may be asked to give a short presentation. This will be further explained in the invitation.Step 42nd interview. In the second interview, we will further discuss the job content, your skills and your talents.Step 5The offer. If the conversations are positive, you will be made a suitable offer. If applicable, we will sign you up for screening. Your Colleagues • Nauta, B. (Bram)Personal page About the faculty EEMCSCurious about what the faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) stands for? Check out the EEMCS website for more information.Go to the EEMCS websiteA job that mattersCreate new opportunities for yourself, your colleagues and our society. Scientist or teacher, administrator or facilitator, thinker or doer, energetic leader or silent support – your work at the University of Twente matters. And you too!Stories from UT'ers • • • Our mission Human TouchAt the University of Twente, technology is all about people. We call this High Tech, Human Touch. 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