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RWTH Aachen University; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RWTH Aachen University is seeking talented Ph.D. students and PostDocs for its Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems (ICE). Candidates will engage in R&D projects on embedded systems, collaborate with industry partners, and assist in teaching activities. The position offers a dynamic research environment in a top-ranked engineering university.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or equivalent required; PhD for PostDocs.
• Strong knowledge of Linux-based C++ software development.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to R&D projects in embedded processor architectures.
• Assist in teaching activities, including lectures and labs.

Kenntnisse

C++

Linux

Communication

Team-oriented

Ausbildung

Master's degree in electrical engineering

PhD

Tools

RISC-V

SystemC

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company: RWTH Aachen University

Research Field

Computer science > Computer architecture

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

31 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Negotiable

EU Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

RWTH Aachen University, Germany's top-ranked engineering university with over 45,000 students, is seeking talented Ph.D. students and PostDocs for the Institute for Communication Technologies and Embedded Systems (ICE). Led by Prof. Rainer Leupers, ICE specializes in R&D in embedded and cyber-physical hardware/software system design, including wireless communications, automotive electronics, AI accelerators, and cyber-security.

ICE collaborates globally with industry partners and has successfully transferred technologies to semiconductor vendors, system houses, and EDA companies. It is funded by national agencies like DFG, Cyberagency, and BMBF, and participates in European projects such as HiPEAC. The institute has spawned several successful spin-offs, including Cadis, Axys, LISATek, Silexica, MachineWare, and RooflineAI.

Position Details:

• Contribute to ICE's R&D projects in embedded processor architectures, compiler technologies, multicore HW/SW design tools, virtual prototyping, ASIP and SoC design, neuromorphic computing for ML, RISC-V, and hardware security.
• Engage with European and international academic and industry partners.
• Participate in project management and organize events.
• Assist in teaching activities, including lectures, labs, and seminars.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields with excellent results. For PostDocs, a PhD is required, preferably from a leading international research institution.
• Strong knowledge of Linux-based C++ software development.
• Beneficial skills include processor/multicore architectures, electronic design automation, hardware security, compilers, RISC-V, SystemC, and HW architecture simulation.
• Excellent communication skills, team-oriented, with an entrepreneurial attitude as a plus.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are beneficial.

Compensation is based on TV-L 13 for PhD candidates and TV-L 14 for PostDocs. RWTH promotes gender equality and encourages applications from women and disabled individuals.

Applicants should submit a complete application, including CV, transcripts, certificates, and motivation letter, electronically. For questions, please contact [contact information not provided].