Research Associate / PhD Student /PostDoc (m/f/x) in Near-Memory Computing for RISC-V

Arbeitsagentur; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TUD Dresden University of Technology invites applications for a full-time position in the Chair of Adaptive Dynamic Systems, Faculty of Computer Science. The role spans Research Associate, PhD Student, or PostDoc focused on near-memory computing for RISC-V, with a 2-year limit and extension option.

Remuneration follows salary group E 13 TV-L. Starting as soon as possible, the position aims at further academic qualification and international project participation.

Qualifikationen

• MSc or equivalent in a related field such as computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering.
• Very good programming skills in C/C++.
• Fluency in English; German knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong motivation, flexibility and ability to work in international teams.
• Background in architecture, RISC-V, FPGA-based systems, SystemC, VHDL or Verilog, HLS, compilers or ML.

Aufgaben

• Modeling and simulation of near-memory computing architectures for RISC-V using SystemC and FPGAs.
• Developing machine learning methods to identify kernels and optimize memory placement.
• Contributing to and reporting in international research projects.
• Publishing and presenting results at international conferences.
• Collaborating closely with academic and industrial partners.

Kenntnisse

C/C++ programming

English fluency

Self-motivation & teamwork

Strong background in computer arch / R

Ausbildung

M.Sc. or equivalent in computer engineering / computer science / electrical engineering

Tools

SystemC

FPGA

VHDL

Verilog

High-level synthesis

Compiler frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For 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.

At the Faculty of Computer Science, Institute of Computer Engineering, the Chair of Adaptive Dynamic Systems offers a full-time position as

Research Associate / PhD Student / PostDoc (m/f/x)

in Near-Memory Computing for RISC-V (subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting as soon as poosible. The position is limited to 2 years, with the option of extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification.

Tasks

• modeling and simulation of near-memory computing architectures for RISC-V processors using SystemC and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)
• developing machine learning methods to identify suitable computational kernels and optimize their placement within the processor memory hierarchy
• contributing, administrating and reporting in (inter-)national research and development projects
• publishing and presenting results at international conferences
• close cooperation with academic and industrial cooperation partners

Requirements

• excellent university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field
• very good programming skills in C/C++
• fluency in English; knowledge of German is an advantage
• high self-motivation, commitment, and flexibility, as well as the ability to work effectively in an international team
• strong background in one or more of the following areas: computer architecture, RISC-V, FPGA-based systems, SystemC, VHDL or Verilog, high-level synthesis, compiler frameworks, artificial intelligence, and/or machine learning

We offer an excellent working environment in an international team with many career development possibilities.

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.

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