Postdoc: Emergent Computing in Nanomechanical Circuits

AMOLF; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMOLF in Amsterdam seeks a postdoctoral researcher to explore how arrays of coupled micromechanical oscillators can perform computation. You will study bistable silicon drum resonators acting as physical bits, whose interactions enable memory and sequence processing.

The role blends experiments with modelling to map switching pathways and energy costs, leveraging the AMOLF cleanroom and optical facilities. The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics or engineering or be close to

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or engineering (or nearing completion).
• Experience with micromechanics or physical computation is preferred.
• Strong experimental and modelling skills suitable for interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments on arrays of coupled silicon drum resonators.
• Model and analyze switching pathways in bistable nanomechanical networks.
• Connect observed phenomena to computational tasks like memory and sequence recognition.

Skills

Physics background

Engineering background

Education

Doctoral degree or near completion

Job description

AMOLF in Amsterdam seeks a postdoctoral researcher to explore how arrays of coupled micromechanical oscillators can perform computation. You will study bistable silicon drum resonators acting as physical bits, whose interactions enable memory and sequence processing.

The role blends experiments with modelling to map switching pathways and energy costs, leveraging the AMOLF cleanroom and optical facilities. The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics or engineering or be close to