PhD Candidate in Electronic Circuits and Systems

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We are now looking for a PhD candidate in electronic circuits and systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY).

Your Responsibilities

The goal of this position is to develop, design, and conduct research on integrated circuits that tackle the challenges of next-generation communication systems. The project aims to investigate the feasibility and benefits of new design concepts for radio receivers and transmitters (radio transceivers), with a special focus on data converters. The expected outcome is a groundbreaking approach to co-optimized radio transceiver design with measured and verified world-class performance, published in leading international journals and conferences in the field.

As the project is part of a collaboration with Lund University and Universidad de Sevilla, the work will also involve international cooperation.

As a PhD candidate, you will focus on your doctoral studies and the research project you are part of. Your work may also include teaching or participating in other departmental assignments, up to 20 percent of full-time.

Your Qualifications

You have completed a master's degree in electronics or have finished courses totaling at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits at the master's level in the above subject. Alternatively, you have acquired equivalent knowledge in other ways.

Applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrate a strong background and a solid interest in the design of digital and analog integrated circuits for radio frequencies in advanced CMOS technologies
• Have good knowledge and practical experience in simulation and layout using professional CAD tools for circuit design.
• Excellent communication skills and a good ability to express yourself in English, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.
• Self-motivated with a genuine interest in research and science.
• Previous experience with advanced signal processing concepts and digital filters is a plus.

Your Workplace

You will work at the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering (ELDA), which conducts teaching and research in a wide area, from processor architectures and logic design to analog integrated circuits. The group for electronic circuits and systems has over 40 years of experience in advanced circuit design and collaborates closely with major semiconductor companies and academic research organizations worldwide.

Read more about the department here: https://liu.se/organisation/liu/isy/elda (https://liu.se/organisation/liu/isy/elda).

To learn more about the Department of Electrical Engineering, see: https://liu.se/artikel/lediga-tjanster-pa-isy (https://liu.se/artikel/lediga-tjanster-pa-isy).

About the Employment

Upon taking up the position, you will be admitted to the doctoral program. Read more about the respective faculty's doctoral education here.

The employment is temporary, normally for four years full-time. An extension of employment up to five years may occur based on the degree of teaching and departmental assignments. In special cases, further extension may occur. You will initially be employed for one year, after which the employment will be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time, based on the achieved study plan.

Please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have questions about what it is like to work as a PhD candidate at ISY.

Start date by agreement.

A security check may be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Salary and Benefits

The PhD salary is regulated based on a locally agreed salary scale. Read more about employee benefits here.

Union Contacts

Information about union contacts can be found in Help for applicants.

Application

You apply for this position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received by Linköping University no later than January 9, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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