Post-Doctoral Researcher in High-frequency ASIC Design
Brookhaven National Laboratory - Upton, NY
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Apply Now Post-Doctoral Researcher in High-frequency ASIC Design Job ID JR101400 Date posted 09/04/2024 Brookhaven National Laboratory (delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.The mission of the Instrumentation Division is to develop state-of-the-art instrumentation required for experimental research programs at Brookhaven Lab and to maintain the expertise and facilities in specialized high technology areas essential for this work. Development of facilities is motivated by present Brookhaven research programs and anticipated future directions of research. Our work has a significant impact on programs throughout the world that rely on state-of-the-art radiation detectors and readout electronics. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Design of high-frequency application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) in modern CMOS process nodes (65 nm, 28 nm)Design of high-frequency printed circuit boards (PCBs) and antenna arrays for ASIC testingCreating test setups for the fabricated ASICs and PCBs and running experimentsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field of study with a focus on ASIC designExperience of end-to-end custom ASIC design using Cadence design tools (schematic entry, simulation, and layout)Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) and microwave circuit design using both integrated and discrete componentsExperience with using common RF and microwave test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)Excellent oral and written communication skillsPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to program and use modern field-programmable gate array (FPGA) development boards, such as the Xilinx RFSoC seriesKnowledge of both the mathematical fundamentals and applications of phased arrays and beamforming algorithmsKnowledge of modern digital modulation methods (QPSK, QAM, OFDM, etc.) and their applications in wireless communicationsAbility to perform experiments using low voltage (OTHER INFORMATION: This position is on-site.BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing eventsCandidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70000 - $85000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualifications, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group. Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerBrookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.VEVRAA Federal Contractor Apply Now Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
Created: 2024-09-23