The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.

For use at the Swiss Light Source (SLS) and SwissFEL - two of the most advanced x-ray radiation sources worldwide – the Photon Science Detector Group develops high speed hybrid x-ray pixel detectors with frame rates of several kHz and pixel sizes down to 25 micron. For the design of charge integrating readout chips we are looking for a

Chip Designer

Your tasks

  • Design and develop a family of low-area, low-power Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) for next-generation pixel readout chips used in XFEL and synchrotron applications
  • Contribute to the design, testing, and characterization of both prototype and full-scale readout chips
  • Explore and optimize ADC performance parameters before and after tape-out
  • Develop fast and accurate calibration schemes for ADC systems
  • Collaborate with team members on the integration of ADCs into chip and system architectures
  • Support the advancement of high-performance readout solutions for cutting-edge photon science facilities and experiments

Your profile

  • Master's or PhD degree in Electronics, Physics, or a related field with experience in chip design
  • Experience in analogue integrated circuit (IC) design, ideally for hybrid pixel detectors and Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
  • Knowledge of ASIC testing and characterization, including corresponding data analysis and interpretation
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary English-speaking research environment
  • Motivation to contribute new ideas and take initiative in innovative development projects

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

The employment contract will (initially) be limited to three years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Bernd Schmitt, phone +41 56 310 23 14.

Please submit your application online for the position Chip Designer (index-no. 6222-29609). 

Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Ana-Maria Erbsland, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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