Research Assistant / PhD position (m/f/d) for CMOS- and RRAM-based Brain-Inspired Architectures: Digital Design and Test

Kurzinfo

• Tätigkeitsfeld: Wissenschaft und Technik
• Ort: Frankfurt (Oder)
• Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2027
• Laufbahn / Entgeltgruppe: Gehobener Dienst

Tätigkeitsprofil:

We are looking for a motivated researcher to join the System Architectures Department to mainly work designing and testing CMOS-based brain-inspired computing architectures for integrating hybrid compute platforms for edge AI applications. The integration of all these different architectures introduces drawbacks, mainly when interfacing analog and digital domains. In this context, different strategies are going to be explored in order to assure the trade-off between performance, energy efficiency and reliability. It is anticipated, the candidate will work towards a PhD. Your detailed tasks will include:

• Digital design and test of CMOS-based brain-inspired architectures (classic and spiking neural networks)
• Logic and physical synthesis of the designed architectures
• Support in manufacturing, characterization and test of the fabricated designs

Anforderungsprofil:

You hold a Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. You have good knowledge and experience in digital design and test as well as in logic and physical synthesis. Significant experience with digital design EDA tools is requested. Additionally, knowledge and passion for conventional and non-conventional AI architectures, heterogeneous integration assuming CMOS and novel devices is favorable and test theory is favourable.

You will also be a strong team player. We are looking for a team member who can structure their own work and bring a well-organized and systematic approach to working with creative minds. You will be an ideal fit for this position if you have experimental, analytical, and problem-solving skills, very strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn how to use the latest technical equipment, including various software. You must be fluent in English.German language skills are welcome. Further development of German language skills is expected and strongly encouraged, e.g. through in-house language courses and intensive courses.