Doctoral student in Neuromorphic Computing in Memristors

Project description

Third-cycle subject:  Electrical Engineering

As part of the Marie Curie ITN project REACT, KTH will focus on developing a memristor-based neuromorphic architecture, with particular emphasis on the BCPNN model pioneered at KTH. Other neuromorphic models will also be investigated. The PhD candidate will contribute to enhancing an existing simulation framework to validate memristor-based models in terms of functionality and accuracy, while also accounting for non-idealities and device variability. In addition, the candidate will develop memristor fabric fragments as SiLago blocks ("Silicon Lego bricks") to enable rapid composition of memristor-based computational structures

Supervision: Professor Ahmed Hemani. 

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• In addition to the starting basic salary mentioned in above link, all positions within Marie Curie contains a mobility allowance and possible family allowance. For more info  Basic salary and supplementary allowances are specified pre tax. 
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Guidance on relocating and settling in at KTH and in Sweden
• A position at a leading technical university; KTH EE department is ranked 23rd worldwide.
• A challenging research project in close collaboration with top-ranked Research institutes and Universities
• A highly competent and international group with innovation and a high-impact research track record: high-level synthesis, Networks on chip, Clocking, and Lego-inspired design framework called SiLago, memristor based computation.
• Swedish academia offers one of the best working conditions for young researchers.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

Further requirements for this position: 

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), to be obtained no later than the employment start date.
• Proficiency in analog/mixed-signal chip design flow and hardware description languages such as Verilog-A/Verilog, particularly within Cadence or similar EDA environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for neural network simulation, data analysis, and modeling tasks.
• Demonstrated research experience through peer-reviewed publications, academic projects, or advanced coursework in areas such as neuromorphic computing, memristive devices, or brain-inspired architectures.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: machine learning, analog/mixed-signal circuit design, or memristive devices.
• Candidates must not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in both spoken and written English since its demanded in the every day work.

Candidates must not have resided or conducted their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately preceding the recruitment date.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyze and work with complex issues.

The ideal candidate has a collaborative mindset, self-motivation, and creativity.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. 

Target degree:  Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union representatives

Contact information for union representatives.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Contact information for doctoral section.

To apply for the position

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 1 page long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
• The names and contact information of 2 academic referees.

You will also find the position here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/358133

Other information

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