Your future responsibilities

Bringing together applied science and industry, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) conducts cutting-edge research in Sensor Systems, Microsystems, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Power Electronics, and Embedded Systems. As part of our Magnetic Microsystem Technologies (MMT) research unit, we are looking for a motivated Master’s student for an exciting Master Thesis focusing on the simulation of non-conventional Hall effect devices.

Your Leadership responsibilities

Your Scientific responsibilities

• Study improvement strategies and limitations of different Hall effect devices
• Investigate the impact of material parameters, geometries, and temperature conditions, including materials such as bulk GaN, 2D electron gas in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures, graphene, and InSb
• Conduct device modelling using the Finite Element Method and numerical simulation of analytical expressions, with a strong preference for COMSOL and Python
• Design devices based on defined performance indicators, such as maximum output voltage, sensitivity within a given field range, and linearity range
• Perform literature research on Hall effect devices, implement existing equations in simulation environments, and further refine and extend these models
• Investigate correlations between Hall effect devices and Extraordinary Magnetoresistance devices
• Support experimental measurements in our Magnetics Laboratory and adapt measurement setups to meet specific testing requirements
• Collaborate with project partners across Europe and actively contribute to the EU-funded project NOVETROL
• Prepare progress reports and support the development of scientific outputs (e.g. conference abstracts, journal articles)

Your profile

• Enrolled master student (university in EU) in a related technical field
• Background in physics, mathematics, simulations, magnetics, materials or engineering
• Ideally first experience with finite elements or finite difference methods
• Knowledge in electrical measurements, data analysis and Python
• Familiarity with working on analytical expressions
• Interest in learning about magnetism, magnetic devices
• Ability to work independently AND in a team
• Excellent English communication skills

Important Facts about SAL

• Duration: 6 months
• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges. 
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments. 
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets. 
• Family & kids friendly. 
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits. 
• Our values:  
  • Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning,compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement. 

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