Spintronic Pseudo-Qubits for Room-Temp Quantum-Inspired Tech

University of Southern Denmark - SDU; Odense; On-site; DKK 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in QUANTRONIC, spanning spintronics, probabilistic computing, and quantum-inspired hardware. You will model SOT-MTJs, develop Verilog-A representations, and collaborate on device fabrication with international partners.

The role emphasizes independent work within an international team, with strong English communication required and a focus on high-impact publications and system-level

Qualifications

• PhD in electronic engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, nanotechnology, spintronics, or a closely related field.
• Experience in one or more of: Spintronics and magnetic devices, physics-based modelling, Verilog-A/Cadence, experimental characterization, stochastic computing.
• Strong communication in English and ability to work in an interdisciplinary, international team.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based compact models of SOT-MTJ-based pseudo-qubits with stochastic switching and inter-device coupling.
• Create Verilog-A models and integrate into Cadence-based environments.
• Investigate methods to represent probability amplitudes in spintronic devices.
• Collaborate on design and fabrication of SOT-MTJ devices and arrays.
• Experimentally characterize standalone devices and coupled arrays.
• Explore quantum-inspired gate operations and system-level demonstrations.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept demonstrations including quantum-inspired problems.
• Publish results in international journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with researchers across spintronics, probabilistic computing, microelectronics, and quantum information.

Skills

Spintronics

Verilog-A

Cadence

Probabilistic computing

Device modelling

Experimentation

Education

PhD in electronic engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence

SPICE

Job description

University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in QUANTRONIC, spanning spintronics, probabilistic computing, and quantum-inspired hardware. You will model SOT-MTJs, develop Verilog-A representations, and collaborate on device fabrication with international partners.

The role emphasizes independent work within an international team, with strong English communication required and a focus on high-impact publications and system-level