Research Fellow: CNFET Logic & Emerging Memory

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a Research Fellow to lead the circuit design track of a nanoelectronic IC project focusing on CNFET logic, emerging memories, and monolithic 3D integration on silicon CMOS.

The role entails designing CNFET digital circuits and memory macros, device–circuit co-design, test-vehicle layouts with DRC/LVS, and collaboration with process partners; a PhD and strong Cadence experience are

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering or closely related field (awarded, or thesis submitted).
• Experience with digital and/or mixed-signal IC design using Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, including full-custom layout with DRC/LVS.
• Experience designing memory macros and peripheral circuits (sense amplifiers, write drivers, decoders, timing) for SRAM/DRAM or emerging memory.
• Verilog-A modelling and parameter extraction from measured data.
• Statistical and Monte Carlo circuit analysis; reasoning about variability/yield without mature PDK.
• Scripting for design automation and data analysis (Python, TCL, SKILL).
• Strong English writing and speaking; ability to work independently and mentor junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Design CNFET digital circuits and standard cells; build and calibrate CNFET models against measured data.
• Design memory macros across SRAM/DRAM/gain cell and emerging memories with peripherals.
• Co-optimize devices and circuits; perform variability/yield analysis for immature technologies.
• Explore monolithic 3D integration including memory-over-logic applications.
• Produce test-vehicle layouts with DRC/LVS; coordinate tape-out with process team; lead electrical testing.
• Publish in leading venues and supervise graduate students; contribute to disclosures and proposals.

Skills

Digital IC design

Mixed-signal IC design

Verilog-A modelling

Memory macros design

Design automation scripting

Python

TCL

Yield analysis

Publication record

English communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence Spectre

Job description

The National University of Singapore's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a Research Fellow to lead the circuit design track of a nanoelectronic IC project focusing on CNFET logic, emerging memories, and monolithic 3D integration on silicon CMOS.

The role entails designing CNFET digital circuits and memory macros, device–circuit co-design, test-vehicle layouts with DRC/LVS, and collaboration with process partners; a PhD and strong Cadence experience are