Post Doctoral Fellow - ECE

Post Doctoral Fellow - ECE

The University of Texas at Austin

• Hiring Department:
  Texas Institute for Electronics
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Ongoing
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue
• Salary: $70,000 + depending on qualifications

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to advance research in microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement. Fellows will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists on cutting‑edge advancements in heterogeneous integration, while being engaged in both applied and fundamental research.

• Conduct and lead applied and fundamental research in the areas of microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement.
• Serve as part of a larger team of engineers and scientists working on cutting‑edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• A PhD received within the last 3 years in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline with a focus on integrated circuit design, packaging, and EDA.
• Solid understanding of the IC physical design flow and familiarity with commercial EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys/Ansys, Siemens).
• Willingness to work on cross‑stack optimizations and learn new skills.

• Experience with multi‑physics simulations for thermal, mechanical, and reliability analysis.
• Prior experience in EDA research and development.
• Prior chip tape‑out experience (digital/analog/RF ICs, etc.).
• Familiarity with applied ML, modeling, and optimization.

• Work is performed on‑site in a scientific research environment and prototyping facility with dynamic work conditions collaborating simultaneously with many partners/customers in parallel.
• Work outside standard office hours could be required on an occasional basis during peak periods and special events.
• Personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity (e.g., using a mouse).

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest (optional).

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the…