PhD in Neuromorphic Devices for Low-Power IoT Edge

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA is seeking an MSc graduate to pursue a PhD within the SELDON project. The role focuses on oxide-ion synaptic transistors and neuromorphic hardware for IoT edge computing, with collaboration across IMB‑CNM and UAB in Barcelona.

Successful candidates will work at the interface of iontronic devices, microfabrication and neuromorphic electronics, gaining hands‑on fabrication and measurement training and opportunities for international mobility.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a master’s degree in physics, electronic engineering, materials science, nanoscience or a related field.
• Strong interest in experimental device research, neuromorphic computing and hardware implementation.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with electronic devices, electrical characterization, microfabrication or thin‑film deposition.
• Knowledge of neuromorphic computing, analog electronics, neural networks or related areas is a plus.
• Programming and data‑analysis skills (Python, MATLAB) and interest in measurement automation.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and optimize oxide‑ion synaptic transistors and arrays using thin‑film deposition and microfabrication.
• Characterize devices, assess conductance modulation, programming speed, retention and energy use.
• Develop automated electrical measurements and programming protocols for synaptic weights.
• Implement analog computing operations and neural network functions in device arrays.
• Collaborate with IMB‑CNM and UOC on circuit integration and hardware demonstrations.

Skills

English proficiency

Electrical characterization

Device fabrication

Data analysis

Python/MATLAB

Education

Master Degree in Physics / Electronic Engineering / Materials Science / Nanoscience or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA is seeking an MSc graduate to pursue a PhD within the SELDON project. The role focuses on oxide-ion synaptic transistors and neuromorphic hardware for IoT edge computing, with collaboration across IMB‑CNM and UAB in Barcelona.

Successful candidates will work at the interface of iontronic devices, microfabrication and neuromorphic electronics, gaining hands‑on fabrication and measurement training and opportunities for international mobility.