Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mixed-Signal Chip Design

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave + holidays

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to lead the design of next-generation vision sensors and mixed-signal ICs. The role emphasizes full-custom IC design, simulations, and later back-end integration, with a focus on practical demonstrations of fabricated silicon.

The successful candidate will work within a long-standing research program on vision sensors and neuromorphic circuits, collaborating on the EPSRC-funded On-sensor Computer Vision

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field with strong research background in IC design.
• Experience with mixed-signal and analog/migital integration and layout.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art EDA tools and chip fabrication workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of next-generation vision sensors and mixed-signal ICs.
• Conduct simulations and layout design; contribute to back-end implementation and tape-out.
• Demonstrate fabricated silicon through practical demos and system integration.

Skills

Mixed-signal IC design

Chip tape-out

Full-custom IC design

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EDA tools

Job description

The University of Manchester is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to lead the design of next-generation vision sensors. This role focuses on developing mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for advanced imaging and edge computing applications, exploring novel approaches to integrating sensing and pixel-level processing.

The research involves full-custom chip design using state-of-the-art EDA tools and fabrication of analogue and mixed-signal circuits. You will explore new transistor-level circuits through simulations and layout design, while also contributing to the back-end physical implementation of digital subsystems. The work addresses practical aspects of system implementation, including chip tape-out, post-silicon laboratory bring-up, system integration, and building practical technology demonstrations of the fabricated silicon.

This position is embedded within a long-standing research programme on vision sensors and neuromorphic computing circuits 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.

(Grades 6-9)

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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