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Postdoc Position in Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany

January 20, 2022

Designation/Position- Postdoc Position in Forschungszentrum Jülich

Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany invites application for Postdoc Position in Forschungszentrum Jülich from eligible and interested candidates

About- The computational abilities of modern computers and the brain differ greatly. Neuromorphic Compute Nodes (PGI-14) aims to bridge this gap by incorporating some of the remarkable features found in biological brains. We want to reduce energy consumption while learning more about computation. Machine learning, NP-hard problems, scientific computing, and signal processing are some examples. We build practical circuits and integrated chips for end-to-end laboratory demonstrations using novel technologies like analog memories and modern CMOS elements. The institute works closely with the new Peter Grünberg Institute – Neuromorphic Software Ecosystem (PGI-15), as well as other institutes at the Forschungszentrum Jülich.

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Designation/Position- Postdoc Position in Forschungszentrum Jülich
Research/Job Area- Physics, electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related fields
Location- Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification–
Job/Position Description-
How to Apply-
Last Date for Apply– Till position filled

Postdoc Position in Forschungszentrum Jülich

Summary

Neuromorphic Compute Nodes (PGI-14) aims to bridge this gap by incorporating some of the remarkable features found in biological brains.
Research group work on cutting-edge research topics with a high potential to positively impact society.
Identify and address practical problems relevant to industry and perform benchmarking comparisons to state-of-the-art.
Work in a cross-disciplinary team environment to harness existing analog in-memory integrated circuits (IC) for lab experiments.
Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave.
Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement.

Research/Job Area- Physics, electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related fields

Location- Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany

Eligibility/Qualification–

Master and PhD degree in physics, electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related fields.
Experience in the analysis and simulation of analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal circuits, including Spice and related simulation tools.
Experience with artificial neural networks, machine learning, and/or combinatorial optimization problems. Some exposure to algorithmic concepts, computational complexity theory, and information theory will be helpful.
Experience with emerging compute and memory technologies is desired such as non-volatile memories (ReRAM, PCM, Ferro-electric, STT, Flash, etc), analog computing, and beyond CMOS logic technologies
Prior experience with circuit design tools is desirable.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you some of the missing skills!

Job/Position Description-

Postdoc – Design and Implementation of Neuromorphic Systems for Machine Learning and Optimization

There are current openings for Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates to build neuromorphic circuits and architectures for tackling challenging problems in optimization and machine learning. Your tasks within this project:

Developing novel neuromorphic circuits and architectures tailored to problem classes in optimization and machine learning.
Using analog circuits, in-memory computing principles, and asynchronous operations to reduce energy and compute time.
Identify and address practical problems relevant to industry and perform benchmarking comparisons to state-of-the-art.
Work in a cross-disciplinary team environment to harness existing analog in-memory integrated circuits (IC) for lab experiments, while next generation hardware is invented, designed, simulated, and fabricated.

Research group work on cutting-edge research topics with a high potential to positively impact society. We offer ideal conditions for you to continue and accelerate your research career:

A world-leading, interdisciplinary and international research environment with state-of-the-art experimental equipment.
Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and skilled set of colleagues in the field of neuromorphic and brain-inspired computing in order to grow as a young and curious researcher.
Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave.
Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service.
Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( https://www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )

Research group offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment.

The position is initially for a term of 2 years, with longer-term prospects.

Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).

Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 13 or 14 TVöD-Bund.

Further information on research careers at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/portal/EN/Careers/professionals/_node.html
Place of work is Aachen