NETHERLAND; PhD in the Integrated Circuit Design

PhD position High efficiency amplifiers for piezoelectric loads

Job description
The PhD in the Integrated Circuit Design (ICD) group focuses on the research and realization of integrated high efficiency amplifiers for piezoelectric loads. Amplifying the noise cancelling signals for piezoelectric panels is complicated because of the high voltages (up to 100V), erratic load impedance and tough distortion requirements. This renders existing amplifier solutions too large and power hungry. High efficiency amplifier techniques like class D switching amplifiers exist, but we have to move beyond that in order to satisfy the demands for higher efficiency, compactness and low distortion. More information about the ICD group can be found on http://icd.el.utwente.nl

Requirements
University Graduate
What we ask
You have completed an Electrical Engineering university degree (M.Sc. level) or are about to graduate in an area that is relevant to our research. You are skilled in mixed-signal integrated circuit design, and have knowledge of linear- and switching amplifiers and power converters. You can translate system-level requirements to specifications and organize your own research. Also, you possess good writing and presentation skills.

Organization
University of Twente Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT)
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers twenty educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology. Research takes place within the context of institutes and focuses, among other things, on information and communication technology, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, policy studies, construction management & engineering, and mechanics. More than 7,000 students and 2,700 staff members live and work at the UT, the Netherlands’ only campus university.

The of the University of Twente is one of the largest academic ICT research institutes in the Netherlands with over 475 researchers. IT Security is a top priority research area: currently 40 PhD students, PostDocs and academic staff research IT security from a technical, legal, regulatory and/or societal point of view. Unique in the Netherlands, CTIT possesses the knowledge to cover the entire spectrum of research areas, ranging from mathematics and electronics via computer science to social science and law.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
What we offer
We offer a contract for four years. The extent of this position is a maximum of 38 hours per week (1 fte) according to the Dutch university rules.

The monthly salary of a PhD student, in accordance with the Dutch universities collective labor agreement (CAO-NU), ranges from EURO 2042 gross in the first year to EURO 2612 gross in the fourth year. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance (8%) and an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and a number of additional benefits.

Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience.

We offer our PhD students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge by joining international exchange programs, by participating in national and international conferences and workshops, and by visiting other research institutes and universities worldwide.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

dr.ir. R. van der Zee
E-mail address:ronan.vanderzee@utwente.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

* About the organization
* About the department
* About the function
* Website faculty EEMCS
* Website ICD group

Application
You can apply for this job before 20-09-2009 by sending your application to:

University of Twente
EEMCS
dr.ir R. Roann van der Zee
postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail address:ronan.vanderzee@utwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/09/165.