Research Assistant / PhD position (m/f/d) for CMOS- and RRAM-based IMC Architectures: Mixed-Signal Design

Tätigkeitsprofil:

The position:
We are looking for a motivated researcher to join the System Architectures Department to mainly work designing and testing CMOS- and RRAM-based IMC architectures manufactured using IHP 130nm CMOS technology, and mainly
used for performing Vector Matrix Multiplications (VMMs). Different mixed-signal circuit designs are going to be explored in order to assure the trade-off between performance, power-consumption and reliability. In more detail,
these different types of IMC architectures are going to be integrated in an AI platform including not only other AI accelerators, but also a RISC-V that orchestrates AI applications’ execution. It is anticipated, the candidate will work
towards a PhD. Your detailed tasks will include:

• Mixed-signal design and test of CMOS- and RRAM-based IMC architectures
• Layout generation of the designed architectures
• Support in manufacturing and characterization
  

Anforderungsprofil:

Your qualifications:
You hold a Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. You have good knowledge and experience in mixed-signal design and test and layout generation. Significant experience with mixed-signal
design EDA tools is requested. Additionally, knowledge and passion for conventional and non-conventional AI architectures and heterogeneous integration assuming CMOS and novel devices is favorable.
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.