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Post Doctoral Fellow - ECE
Hiring Department:
Texas Institute for Electronics
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Job Details:
General Notes
About us
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.
Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.
With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.
UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
- For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources
Purpose
The Postdoctoral Fellowship position at The University of Texas at Austin is to advance research in microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement. Aiming to develop early-career researchers by engaging them in both applied and fundamental research. Fellows will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists on cutting-edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and lead applied and fundamental research in the areas of microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement.
- Serve as part of a larger team of engineers and scientists working on cutting-edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- A PhD received within the last 3 years in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline with a focus on integrated circuit design, packaging, and EDA (electronic design automation).
- Solid understanding of the IC physical design flow, familiarity with commercial EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys/Ansys, Siemens).
- Willingness to work on cross-stack optimizations and learn new skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-physics simulations for thermal, mechanical, and reliability analysis.
- Prior experience in EDA research and development.
- Prior chip tape-out experience (digital/analog/RF ICs, etc.)
- Familiarity with applied ML, modeling, and optimization.
Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Work is performed on-site in a scientific research environment and prototyping facility with dynamic work conditions collaborating simultaneously with many partners/customers in parallel.
- Work outside standard office hours could be required on an occasional basis during peak periods and special events.
- Personal protection equipment (furnished)
- May work around standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest (optional)
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Job Posting Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow - ECE
Hiring Department:
Texas Institute for Electronics
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Job Details:
General Notes
About us
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.
Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.
With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.
UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
- For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources
Purpose
The Postdoctoral Fellowship position at The University of Texas at Austin is to advance research in microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement. Aiming to develop early-career researchers by engaging them in both applied and fundamental research. Fellows will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists on cutting-edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and lead applied and fundamental research in the areas of microelectronics, advanced packaging, and design enablement.
- Serve as part of a larger team of engineers and scientists working on cutting-edge advancements in heterogeneous integration.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- A PhD received within the last 3 years in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline with a focus on integrated circuit design, packaging, and EDA (electronic design automation).
- Solid understanding of the IC physical design flow, familiarity with commercial EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys/Ansys, Siemens).
- Willingness to work on cross-stack optimizations and learn new skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-physics simulations for thermal, mechanical, and reliability analysis.
- Prior experience in EDA research and development.
- Prior chip tape-out experience (digital/analog/RF ICs, etc.)
- Familiarity with applied ML, modeling, and optimization.
Salary Range
$70,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Work is performed on-site in a scientific research environment and prototyping facility with dynamic work conditions collaborating simultaneously with many partners/customers in parallel.
- Work outside standard office hours could be required on an occasional basis during peak periods and special events.
- Personal protection equipment (furnished)
- May work around standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest (optional)
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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UT Austin hires postdocs through individual faculty labs, not centralized recruiting. Identify PIs with active NSF or NIH funding in your field before applying. Funded labs have budget to initiate sponsorship paperwork without department-level delays.
Request your J-1 waiver timeline early
If you're coming off a J-1 research scholar visa subject to the two-year home residency requirement, you'll need a waiver before UT Austin can file an H-1B on your behalf. Start the USCIS or State Department waiver process well before your offer letter is signed.
Confirm your degree equivalency before applying
UT Austin's international hiring office will assess whether your foreign doctoral degree meets U.S. equivalency standards for H-1B specialty occupation purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before your PI submits paperwork to the International Office.
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As a university, UT Austin qualifies as a cap-exempt H-1B employer, so you're not tied to the April lottery or an October 1 start. USCIS standard processing typically runs three to five months, so negotiate your start date to allow enough lead time after the petition is submitted.
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Does The University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B visas for Post Doctoral Fellows?
Yes, UT Austin sponsors H-1B visas for Post Doctoral Fellows. As a qualifying nonprofit research institution, UT Austin is cap-exempt, meaning petitions can be filed year-round without entering the annual lottery. The university's International Office coordinates filings, but the process is typically initiated through the hiring department or faculty supervisor overseeing the postdoc position.
Which visa types are commonly used for Post Doctoral Fellow roles at The University of Texas at Austin?
H-1B is the most common long-term sponsorship path for postdocs at UT Austin. J-1 research scholar status is also widely used, particularly for early-career international researchers. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa as an H-1B alternative. F-1 OPT and F-1 CPT are options for those completing a U.S. doctoral program before transitioning into a postdoc role. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying research classifications.
What qualifications are expected for Post Doctoral Fellow roles at The University of Texas at Austin?
You'll need a completed doctoral degree in a field relevant to the research group you're joining. Most faculty supervisors expect a record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or funded research. Specific technical skills vary by lab, but postdoc postings at UT Austin typically specify methods expertise, programming languages, or laboratory techniques that are non-negotiable requirements rather than preferences.
How do I apply for Post Doctoral Fellow jobs at The University of Texas at Austin?
Most postdoc positions at UT Austin are posted through the university's Workday-based careers portal. Some positions are filled through direct faculty outreach before a formal listing appears. Applications typically require a CV, cover letter, research statement, and contact information for references. After an offer is extended, the hiring department works with UT Austin's International Office to initiate the appropriate visa petition or status documentation.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Post Doctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin?
For H-1B petitions, standard USCIS processing runs three to five months from the date the petition is filed. Because UT Austin is cap-exempt, there's no lottery wait, but the university's internal International Office review adds two to four weeks before USCIS submission. If your start date is firm, discuss premium processing with your department during the offer stage to compress the USCIS timeline to around fifteen business days. J-1 DS-2019 issuance through UT Austin typically moves faster, often within a few weeks of receiving required documents.
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