PhD Position – Dendritic Computing Circuits and Algorithms

Your Job:

Explore bio-inspired algorithms through simulation—both numerical and circuit-based—and experiment with existing hardware, including CMOS and memristor circuits. Additionally, will need to co-design algorithms and circuits to develop efficient neuromorphic hardware, tailored to target tasks. In detail, you will:

• develop circuit-plausible training/inference algorithms and analyze in simulation studies (LTspice and Cadence Spectre)
  
• perform algorithm-circuit co-design, quantifying performance and benchmarking with competing approaches
  
• support printed circuit board design and tape-out of integrated circuits (Altium Designer / Cadence Virtuoso)
  
• set up experimental systems for memristive circuit measurements and experimental data analysis
  
• work in a cross-disciplinary team within the DFG grant collaboration (neuroscientists and device physicists)

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, physics or related fields
  
• Strong skills in mixed-signal circuit designs (TIA, ADC, …) and simulation (SPICE, Cadence Spectre) is a must.
  
• Proficiency using tools such as Altium Designer (printed circuit board) and Cadence Virtuoso (integrated circuits)
  
• Skills in electrical measurements and analysis
  
• Excellent communication skills and the 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 world-leading, international research environment with state-of-the-art equipment
  
• Opportunity to work in the highly interdisciplinary and exciting field of neuromorphic and brain-inspired computing, collaborating with physicists, neuroscientists, materials scientists, and engineers
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work in coordination with the supervisor
  
• 30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  
• Opportunity to develop your strengths, e.g. through a comprehensive training programme; a structured programme including continuing professional development and networking opportunities specifically designed for Jülich’s doctoral researchers by the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors (JuDocS): https://go.fzj.de/JuDocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

More information about us and our goals you find here: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/pgi/pgi-14

In addition to exciting tasks and the collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/julich-as-an-employer/benefits

Place of employment: Aachen

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, where the first half year serves as orientation and probation period. The salary is in line with pay group 13 (75 %) of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). In addition, an annual special payment is granted (“Christmas payment”), which amounts to 60 % of the monthly salary. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich (including its various branch offices) is available at https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/phd . All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.