Phd Position - Aachen, Deutschland - Forschungszentrum Jülich

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Aachen, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Your Job:

Depending on the project area and your scientific skills, tasks will include:

Invent, simulate, and prototype more efficient, specialized non-von Neumann computing hardware blocks for AI, optimization, probabilistic computing, and scientific computing.
Machine learning, deep learning and algorithm development, codesigning with mixed analogdigital circuit blocks
Associative computing from both a circuits and algorithms perspective, developing Content-AddressableMemories (CAM) combined with artificial neural networks
Integrated Circuit (IC) design (CMOS 28nm and below), simulation, and testing using Cadence development tools
Utilizing dynamical systems for computation, e.g. solving hard optimization problems
System verification

Your Profile:

Depending on the topics you want to address you should cover some of the skills listed below. Additionally, enjoyment of teamwork is an important requirement.

Masters degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, and related fields.
For IC projects a strong electronics background, with experience in design and simulation of analog, digital, or mixedsignal circuits, including SPICE and related tools is strongly desired.
For algorithms projects, a strong background in coding and advanced mathematics is strongly desired.
Coursework in theoretical areas including computational complexity, information theory are desired.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential.
Strong English skills will be required for the international working environment

Our Offer:

We work on cutting-edge research topics with a high potential to positively impact society.

We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

A worldleading, international research environment with stateoftheart equipment
Opportunity to work in the highly interdisciplinary and exciting field of neuromorphic and braininspired computing, collaborating with physicists, neuroscientists, materials scientists, and engineers
Flexible working arrangements
30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's Day)

Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Place of employment:
Aachen