PhD Candidate Optical Data Transmission (d/m/f) - three-year contract

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ams OSRAM is seeking a PhD Candidate in Optical Data Transmission on a three-year contract in Regensburg. The topic focuses on Investigation and optimization of III-V semiconductor light sources for parallel short-range data communication, with hands-on characterization of LED and laser structures, developing measurement stations to access higher frequencies, and close collaboration with simulation, epitaxy, process and chip development teams. Qualifications include a Master in electrical engineering, communications engineering, technical physics or similar, solid high-frequency theory and practical lab experience, interest in semiconductor physics, and English proficiency, German a plus. Tips: tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight lab work and frequency-domain measurements, show concrete data-analysis skills, and contact Daria Berezova to discuss fit and next steps, noting willingness to work onsite in Regensburg.

Sense the power of light

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise.

Your new responsibilities

• The topic of the dissertation: Investigation and optimization of III-V-semiconductor-based light sources for parallel short-range data communication
• Characterization of the electro-optical properties of LED and laser structures, with particular emphasis on their suitability for optical data transmission
• Formulation and experimental verification of hypotheses to improve the physical understanding of the obtained results
• Development and implementation of new measurement stations as needed, particularly with regards to accessing higher frequency ranges
• Close collaboration in experimental design and data analysis with simulation, epitaxy, process and chip development groups

What we look for

• Successfully completed master’s degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, technical physics, or a comparable field
• Sound theoretical knowledge in the field of high-frequency technology, ideally supplemented by some practical experience
• Interest in semiconductor physics and optoelectronic components; existing knowledge is an advantage
• Motivated by complex challenges at the cutting edge of current technological possibilities and willingness to continuously deepen the required expertise
• Enjoys a significant amount of work in the laboratory
• Proficiency in English required, German language skills beneficial

Please contact Daria Berezova for further information via [email protected] or +49 (941) 8501571.