Postdoctoral Fellow in High-Performance Electronic-Photonic Integrated Circuits

Harvard University - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cambridge, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Postdoctoral Fellow position in High-Performance Electronic-Photonic Integrated Circuits at Harvard University focuses on the design and testing of high-speed transceiver circuits. The role is primarily centered on electrical circuit design, with applications in high-performance electronic-photonic integrated circuits. Candidates will work within the Nano-Design Group under Prof. Gage Hills, contributing to innovative research in this cutting-edge field.

Responsibilities

• Design and test high-speed transceiver circuits.
• Develop CMOS GHz analog front end for high-speed transceiver building blocks such as data converters and power amplifiers.
• Create on-chip high-accuracy controllable oscillators for modulation and digital logic, including VCOs and PLLs.
• Design on-chip wireless communication systems, including THz antennas, LNAs, and mixers.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field required by the start date.
• Experience with integrated optics and photonics, including electro-optical modulators (MZIs, MRRs, etc.).
• Familiarity with electronic design automation tools for high-frequency electromagnetic simulations.
• Strong background in mathematics, statistics, and noise analysis.
• Willingness to expand technical skillset into new areas.
• Strong interpersonal and mentorship skills, with a passion for mentoring PhD students and undergraduate researchers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with high-speed transceiver circuit design.
• Familiarity with advanced circuit simulation tools.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious academic environment.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources.