Postdoctoral Research Associate in Digital Design

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to lead the design of next-generation vision processor hardware, with a focus on near-sensor integration for advanced edge computing scenarios.

The role covers RTL-level design using Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL, with FPGA implementations and potential ASIC work, plus system modelling and hardware-software co-design and sensor interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of next-generation vision processor hardware.
• Advance near-sensor integration for edge computing scenarios.
• Implement digital systems using FPGAs; potential ASIC development.
• Carry out system modelling and RTL-level design using Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Drive hardware-software co-design and high-speed sensor interfacing.

Job description

The University of Manchester is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to lead the design of next-generation vision processor hardware. This role focuses on near-sensor integration of novel computer architectures for advanced edge computing scenarios. The research involves design space exploration and the implementation of digital systems using FPGAs, with potential for future ASIC implementation. You will carry out system modelling, design novel parallel processor architectures at the RTL level (using Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL), and drive the hardware-software co-design aspects of these new architectures. Additionally, the role involves interfacing with high-speed sensors and building practical technology demonstrations. This position is embedded within a long-standing research programme on vision sensors and SIMD processor arrays in the laboratory of Prof Piotr Dudek at the University of Manchester. The role is directly associated with the EPSRC-funded project on "On-sensor Computer Vision", carried out in collaboration with Imperial College London, University of Bristol, and industrial partners.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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Name: Piotr Dudek

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.