Your future responsibilities
As part of the DireQT project, we are developing cutting‑edge solid‑state quantum system‑on‑chip solutions. We are looking for a motivated analog circuit designer to drive the development of key building blocks like DACs, amplifiers, and photodetector readout circuits in advanced CMOS technologies toward innovative solutions for quantum applications.
As a Junior Scientist at SAL, your focus will lay on scientific work and methods, as well as developing strong R&D skills.
Join a dynamic, research‑oriented team where your designs will help shape the future of quantum applications.
Your Future Tasks Include
Research and develop innovative IC solutions for quantum sensors readout circuits
Schematic and layout design of analogue circuits, such as DACs, switched capacitor amplifiers, current regulators and photodetector readout circuits, in CMOS technology (e.g. 28 nm process).
Verification and lab measurements of analog circuits; operation of measurement equipment
Involved in demonstrator development
Contribution to SAL's high‑level research with scientific output
Participation in conferences, (co)‑authoring scientific papers in high impact journals and contribution to SAL's scientific visibility
Support in project acquisition, funding proposals, and project management under guidance
Active scientific networking to strengthen SAL’s visibility and reputation
Your profile
Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering
Experience with schematic and layout circuit design tools
Knowledge of analog design circuits such as ADC and DAC
Strong knowledge of analog circuits like switched capacitor amplifiers, current regulators, photodetectors, readout circuits
Autonomous, with self‑initiative (research oriented), well organized and enjoying working in a dynamic and multicultural team
Professional communication skills in English, command of German language is a plus
Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria
Important Facts about SAL
Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
State‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities and equipment.
Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non‑European nationalities.
Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
Family & children friendly – actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
“Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
€ 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
Our values:
Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.
Contract & Compensation
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non‑university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E.
For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 3.963,00, paid 14 times a year.
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