Research Associate - III, Department of Electrical Engineering

- The role involves designing, developing, and experimentally characterizing high-speed analog optical links and microwave photonic systems.
- Responsibilities include integrating and aligning optoelectronic components, performing optical and RF system characterization, and operating high-frequency test and measurement instruments.
- The position is based at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai.

- Essential qualification: Ph.D./MS or equivalent degree OR 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after ME/MTech, with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
- Ph.D. required in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, Instrumentation Engineering, Data Sciences, or a related field.
- Deep foundational knowledge in RF signal processing, electro-optics, and microwave photonics concepts.
- Extensive hands-on benchtop experience in designing, assembling, and testing high-speed analog optical links.
- Proficiency in integrating and aligning discrete and integrated optoelectronic hardware, including narrow-linewidth lasers, electro-optic modulators, and high-power photodiodes.
- Proven ability to perform end-to-end optical and RF system characterization, including metrics such as link gain, noise figure, spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), phase noise, and frequency response.
- Expertise in operating high-frequency laboratory instrumentation such as Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs), RF Spectrum Analyzers, and high-bandwidth oscilloscopes.
- Familiarity with automated test environments and instrumentation control (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, PyVISA).

- Shortlisting based on the information provided in the online application.
- Candidates will be contacted for a test/interview if deemed suitable based on qualifications and experience.

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- Printout of the submitted online application form for document verification/test/interview.
- Testimonials from persons intimately acquainted with the candidate’s work and character.
- For employed candidates: Testimonials from the most recent employer or immediate superior as a referee.

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