PostDoc Position in Device Physics: Are you interested in working at the intersection of electrical engineering and device physics to develop a new generation of energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence? The University of Twente invites applications for a PostDoc position in the Horizon Europe Pathfinder project HYBRAIN, aimed at creating ultra-fast and energy-efficient edge AI inference technologies.
PostDoc Position in Electrical Engineering and Device Physics
Position Summary Table
| Designation | PostDoc in Electrical Engineering and Device Physics |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Electrical Engineering, Device Physics, AI Hardware |
| Location | University of Twente, Netherlands |
| Eligibility | PhD in Microelectronics, Computer Architecture, or related fields |
| Application Deadline | Until position filled |
Designation
PostDoc in Electrical Engineering and Device Physics
Research Area
Electrical Engineering, Device Physics, AI Hardware
Location
University of Twente, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in microelectronics, computer architecture, or a related field with an interest in machine learning and solid-state physics
- Independent and original thinker with a creative mindset
- Fast thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills
- Good team spirit and experience working in an internationally oriented environment
- Proficiency in Python and Pytorch
- Fluency in English
Job Description
The successful candidate will join the Horizon Europe Pathfinder project HYBRAIN, coordinated by the University of Twente in collaboration with IBM Zürich and the universities of Oxford and Heidelberg. The project aims to develop a new technology for ultra-fast and energy-efficient edge AI inference using a unique, brain-inspired hybrid architecture integrating photonics and unconventional electronics with collocated memory and processing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing efficient CMOS-based electronics and machine-learning procedures for hybrid architectures of DNPU networks, integrated photonics, and analog in-memory computing
- Collaborating with a dynamic team of researchers from leading institutions
- Contributing to groundbreaking research published in high-impact journals
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their application, including a detailed CV, a cover letter outlining their motivation and qualifications, and contact information for at least two references to Prof. Wilfred G. van der Wiel at W.G.vanderWiel[at]utwente.nl.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
