Postdoc: Neuron-Photomemristor Bio-Hybrid Interfaces

Aalto University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational healthcare

Annual working-time framework

Professional development support

Flexible working culture

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo (Otaniemi campus) invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work on active interfaces between biological neurons and neuromorphic devices. The project develops photomemristor arrays for neural imaging in bio-machine hybrids.

You will design, test, and integrate materials and device structures, using the Nanomagnetism and Spintronics group facilities. Collaborations with University of Massachusetts, Amherst and access to OtaNano and Micronova

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong track record in materials science, electrical engineering, and/or nanofabrication.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to communicate research clearly.
• Motivation to conduct research at international level and publish in high‑impact venues.
• Finnish language skills are not required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate material candidates and device structures for photomemristor arrays.
• Integrate best candidates into a bio-hybrid system with neural processing.
• Collaborate with international partners and publish in high‑impact venues.

Skills

PhD in physics

Materials science

Nanofabrication

English communication

Education

PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

Thin-film deposition

Electronic characterization

Job description

Aalto University in Espoo (Otaniemi campus) invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work on active interfaces between biological neurons and neuromorphic devices. The project develops photomemristor arrays for neural imaging in bio-machine hybrids.

You will design, test, and integrate materials and device structures, using the Nanomagnetism and Spintronics group facilities. Collaborations with University of Massachusetts, Amherst and access to OtaNano and Micronova