Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d), Scientific Staff Member (f/m/d) in the Field of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy: Smart miniaturized shimsets for NMR spectroscopy

Your Tasks

• Designing and developing a discrete-component-based control circuit for driving the miniaturized NMR shimsets previously developed within the group
  ( https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c06167 ,
  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.4c02965 ).
  These shim drivers should be digitally programmable and incorporate digital-to-analog converters (DACs) as well as highly stable current sources.
• Integrating the developed shim-driver electronics with the miniaturized shimsets and evaluating their performance in high-resolution NMR spectroscopy experiments.
• Translating the discrete-component-based shim-driver circuitry into an integrated microelectronic chip using CMOS technology. Potential fabrication technologies include XH035 (X-FAB) and UMC180. The development process will involve schematic design, circuit simulation and optimization, as well as physical layout implementation. The final chip designs will be fabricated through a commercial semiconductor service.
• Characterizing the electrical performance of the fabricated CMOS chips and integrating them with the miniaturized shimsets for high-resolution NMR spectroscopy applications.
• Publishing research findings in high-impact scientific journals and presenting results at international conferences.

Your Profile

• A completed university degree (Master's level) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microsystems Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in electronics and CMOS circuit design.
• Experience in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is advantageous.

Job locationEggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Salary
Salary category EG 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration3 years

Contact person in line-managementDr. Mazin Jouda
[email protected]

If you have general questions about the application process, please contactBärbel Gätcke
Personalservice (PSE)
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+49 721 608-25010

Please include the following documents with your application:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• A motivation letter / cover letter
• B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree certificates, including transcripts of records
• Any additional relevant supporting documents

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-07-19
Job posting number: 268/2026