Research Associate (m/f/x) - Project B06 System Models, Architectures, and Application Mapping Tools

1000scholars; Dresden; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation plus bonus

TV-L pay scale

VBL pension scheme

Public transport access

Parking facilities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Technische Universität Dresden invites applications for PhD and Postdoc positions under TRR404. Starting January 1, 2027, the roles are remuneration according to TV-L E13. The position is limited to 24 months with possible extension and offers opportunities for further academic qualification while balancing family and career.

Part-time arrangements are possible where feasible. The projects focus on system models, architectures and mapping tools within the TRR404 framework, offering a

Qualifications

• Master/ diploma or equivalent in CS, Math, EE or related field.
• Sound knowledge in C/C++ software development, experience in compilers (LLVM, MLIR) and automatic code optimization.
• Knowledgeable in computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Model operations of emerging computing architectures; design compiler abstractions; develop a programming framework for 3D systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

LLVM/MLIR

English fluency

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/Math/EE

Tools

LLVM

MLIR

Job description

The TRR404 "Next Generation Electronics With Active Devices in Three Dimensions [Active-3D]" is a Collaborative Research Center/Transregio between TUD Dresden University of Technology and Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.

The TRR aims at exploring a completely new approach for microelectronics technology and therefore teams up materialists, electrical engineers, and computer scientists of TUD, RWTH Aachen and Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mikro- und Optoelektronik mbH (AMO) in Aachen, Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics Halle (MPI-MSP), Nanoelectronic Materials Laboratory gGmbH (NaMLab) in Dresden, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB).

For the initial funding phase (April 2025 – December 2028), the TRR404 offers several PhD and Postdoc positions with starting dates from April 1, 2025 onwards. All vacancies can be found here: https://cfaed.tu-dresden.de/trr-vacancies.

At TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Position

Research Associate (m/f/x)

Subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L.

Starting January 1, 2027. The position is limited to 24 months with the option of extension subject to further projects. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification. Balancing family and career is an important issue. The position is generally suitable for candidates seeking part‑time employment. Please indicate your request in your application.

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Project

B06 System Models, Architectures, and Application Mapping Tools

Project Leader: Prof. Jeronimo Castrillon (Chair of Compiler Construction)

Tasks: The PhD student will be mostly in charge of modeling operations of emerging computing architectures, designing compiler abstractions, and working towards a programming framework for the 3D systems.

Requirements

• excellent university degree (Master/ diploma or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering or a relevant area
• sound knowledge in C/C++ software development, experience in compilers (LLVM, MLIR) and automatic code optimization, knowledgeable in computer architecture
• above‑average degree achieved in short study period
• willingness and ability to think beyond the boundaries of your field, to act in an international and diverse environment and to live an open and constructive communication
• strong analytic and problem‑solving skills, creativity
• an independent, target‑ and solution‑driven work attitude
• fluency in English, knowledge of German would be a plus

What we offer

• A varied and challenging research task, embedded in a friendly, inclusive and supportive team of the TRR’s Principal Investigators (i.e., project leaders and supervisors). We maintain an open and cooperative work attitude with maximum personal responsibility, mutual support with a solution‑oriented approach, and flexible working hours where possible.
• As a PhD student you will be integrated in the TRR’s Graduate School as well as becoming a member of the TUD’ Graduate Academy. Both will offer tailored educational programs and individual supervision agreements.
• employment in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L)
• an individual assignment of the collective agreement experience level taking into account your previous professional experience
• 30 days annual vacation (based on a 5‑day workweek) and annual bonus payment (restrictions apply)
• additional pension scheme (VBL)
• very good accessibility by public transport
• car parking facilities
• state‑of‑the‑art buildings with labs equipped to a high technical standard
• a wide range of offers for health promotion and for the compatibility of family and career
• numerous opportunities for further training, including language courses, IT courses and other courses

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family‑friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.