OpenFieldIMMS Doctoral Candidacy in Mixed-Signal ASIC & Sensor Interface Design
Fully salaried doctoral research employment (TV-L E13) developing ultra-low-power analog front-ends, high-resolution ADCs, and integrated sensor interfaces for automotive and biomedical applications.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in electrical engineering, microelectronics, or physics with excellent academic standing
- English language proficiency
- English B2/C1; German proficiency advantageous for industrial partner coordination
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master thesis copy, academic CV, and design project portfolio (Cadence, Synopsis, or VHDL)
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from university engineering professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full-time public sector research salary (TV-L E13, approx. €52,000–€58,000 gross annually) plus laboratory equipment budget
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried research position (TU Ilmenau doctoral fee approx. €150/semester)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Summer Cycle) / October 15, 2027 (Winter)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik - und Mechatronik-Systeme documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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