Research Associate – Electrical & Computer Engineering

About the role

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia seeks a full‑time Research Associate to join its System‑on‑a‑Chip Research Group. The role focuses on designing analog and mixed‑signal circuits for electrical and silicon‑photonic communication systems.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research in microelectronics, optical and wireless communications.
• Model electronics and photonics components and perform circuit simulations.
• Design and simulate integrated circuits for communication applications.
• Carry out laboratory measurements and validate fabricated chips.
• Mentor graduate students in modeling, simulation, tape‑out, and measurement activities.
• Prepare documentation, publish in top‑tier venues, and contribute to grant proposals and reports.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Minimum three years of post‑doctoral training in a relevant discipline.
• Strong publication record with multiple first‑author and co‑authored papers.

Required skills

• Analog circuit design.
• Mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Silicon photonic communications.
• Circuit and mathematical modeling.
• Simulation (e.g., SPICE, Cadence).
• Lab measurement techniques.
• Integrated circuit design.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $105,000 CAD per annum.
• One‑year fixed‑term appointment (100% FTE) with possible extension.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and a vibrant academic environment.