Hardware-Intrinsic Security Researcher: TRNG/PUF for RISC-V

TUM CREATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Scientific leadership opportunities

PhD opportunity at TUM

Professional development

International team

Job summary

TUM CREATE LIMITED, a joint research platform of TUM at the Singapore Campus, is seeking researchers in Secure Hardware Design to advance TRNG and PUF solutions for an open-source post-quantum RISC-V processor. You will develop novel key-storage and authentication methods and integrate analog components in IC design teams.

The role is a fixed-term contract until March 2029. You will collaborate with international experts, publish findings, and present at conferences, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with at least two years of experience in physical IC design or analog circuit design.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security, digital circuit design or analog circuit design.
• PhD degree related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems or circuit design.
• Publications in TRNGs or PUFs at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide TRNG and PUF solutions for an open-source RISC-V processor.
• Research and perform backend design using open-source tools, especially for the design of an open-source post-quantum secure RISC-V processor.
• Collaborate with experts in design automation, IC design, and security to enable leading-edge hardware-intrinsic security solutions and IC design.
• Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Hardware security

Analog design

Digital design

Physical IC design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD in related field

Job description

TUM CREATE LIMITED, a joint research platform of TUM at the Singapore Campus, is seeking researchers in Secure Hardware Design to advance TRNG and PUF solutions for an open-source post-quantum RISC-V processor. You will develop novel key-storage and authentication methods and integrate analog components in IC design teams.

The role is a fixed-term contract until March 2029. You will collaborate with international experts, publish findings, and present at conferences, contributing to a