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ETH Zurich

Doctoral or Postdoctoral Position in Fully Integrated Power Management and Precision References for Single-Photon RGB-D Image Sensors ETH Zurich in Switzerland

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Switzerland

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ETH Zurich

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Electrical Engineering
Robotics
Analog Electronics
Temperature Sensing

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About this position

The Energy-Efficient Circuits and Intelligent Systems Group (EECIS) at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich is seeking a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher for an international industry-academia project on a next-generation single-chip RGB-D image sensor for robotics.

The project aims to combine colour imaging and direct time-of-flight depth sensing on a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array. The resulting monolithic sensor system-on-chip is intended to help manufacturing robots perceive colour and depth reliably across indoor conditions and bright sunlight.

The researcher will develop two core analog building blocks. The first is a fully integrated DC-DC converter using on-chip inductors to generate the high SPAD bias voltage with high power density. The second is a precise bandgap reference and on-chip temperature sensor designed to maintain robust sensor operation across process, supply-voltage, and temperature variations.

The work will span architecture and specification development, investigation of high-density power conversion and low-power reference techniques, analog circuit design, layout, verification, CMOS tape-out, and chip characterization. Measurement results will guide design refinement and integration into the complete RGB-D sensor SoC. The researcher will also publish results at leading venues, present at international conferences, and contribute to group teaching activities.

EECIS provides an energy-efficient IC design and verification environment, tape-out support through the ETH Microelectronics Design Center, access to advanced CMOS processes, and measurement facilities including the group’s laboratory and the low-noise laboratories at the Binnig and Rohrer Nanotechnology Center. The project includes close collaboration with industrial partners, robotics research at ETH Zurich, and an international research team.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, with excellent grades. A solid background in analog integrated circuit design is required. Experience with power management ICs, DC-DC converters, voltage references, or sensor interfaces is advantageous. Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso or similar tools is expected; EM simulation, tape-outs, and laboratory measurements are beneficial. Applicants should have strong analytical skills, enthusiasm for high-performance circuit design, the ability to work independently and in an international academic-industry team, and excellent written and spoken English.

How to apply

Submit an online application through the application portal. Include a maximum one-page motivation letter, CV with publications if applicable, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts, and the names and contact information of two references. Applications by email or post are not accepted.

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