Research Assistant - Simulation of electronic devices and circuits (all genders)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

At the Erlangen site, the more than 400 employees of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB carry out application-oriented research and development on innovative topics in semiconductor technology and power electronics.

The mission of the »Modeling and Artificial Intelligence« department is to optimize processes, components and systems, including their reliability and resource efficiency during production and operation. The focus of our »TCAD« team is on working with Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD), which is used to investigate the electrical properties of components as a function of the processing technology.

Work on shaping our future - and your career!

We are looking for a research assistant (all genders) for the simulation of the manufacture and properties of electronic devices and circuits as soon as possible.

What you will do

Development and adaptation of physical models and software tools for the simulation of the manufacturing processes of electronic devices
Application of commercial programs for the simulation of manufacturing processes and the electrical behavior of electronic devices
Linking of device simulations with tools for modeling of the electrical behavior of circuits, e.g., using compact models
Collaboration with groups experimentally working on technology development, in-house and with customers and project partners
Collaboration on projects with industrial customers and on national and European research projects

What you bring to the table

Scientific university degree (Master) in physics or electrical engineering or a comparable subject
Knowledge and experience of semiconductor physics, numerical simulation and programming in object-oriented languages such as Python or C++
Fluency in German and English
Independence, personal responsibility and a structured, team-oriented way of working
Ideally experience with TCAD simulation software

What you can expect

A varied and challenging job at a top scientific level with the freedom to implement your own ideas
Practical relevance through interesting and varied project work in innovative and motivated teams
State-of-the-art technical equipment and an inspiring and international working environment
Comprehensive networking opportunities and further development opportunities for your individual career development
Possibility of a doctorate
Structured onboarding
Good work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours and flexitime model
30 days vacation per year
50% subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket job ticket (VAG)
Vacation care options
Company pension scheme (VBL)
Attractive further training measures
E-charging stations on the company premises
Fitness room

The position is initially limited to two years.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:
Dr. Eberhard Bär
Telefon +49 9131 761-217
eberhard.baer@iisb.fraunhofer.de

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact
Nadja Ingarsia
Telefon +49 9131 761-251
nadja.ingarsia@iisb.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB

www.iisb.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79394

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