Postdoc: FDSOI Neuromorphic Devices for AI

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Jülich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on FDSOI devices for neuromorphic computing. You will design, fabricate, and characterize advanced devices, develop fabrication processes, and model performance in collaboration with a startup for technology transfer.

The role requires hands-on fabrication experience, electrical characterization, and TCAD knowledge; strong English communication is essential in this international research setting.

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field; a PhD is an advantage
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication and cleanroom processing
• Experience in electrical characterization and data analysis of semiconductor devices
• Knowledge of TCAD simulation (e.g., Synopsys Sentaurus or Silvaco) is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to work effectively in an international research environment (at least B2 level according to the CEFR)

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize advanced FDSOI devices for neuromorphic computing applications
• Develop and optimize semiconductor fabrication processes in a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment
• Perform electrical characterization and analyze device performance
• Support device simulation and optimization using TCAD tools
• Demonstrate the proof-of-concept of novel FDSOI device technologies and support their transfer to a startup for further development and commercialization
• Publish research results in high-impact journals and present findings at international conferences
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and industrial partners
• Support proposal writing where appropriate

Skills

Semiconductor device fabrication

Electrical characterization

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

PhD is an advantage

Tools

TCAD (Sentaurus/Silvaco)

Job description

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Jülich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on FDSOI devices for neuromorphic computing. You will design, fabricate, and characterize advanced devices, develop fabrication processes, and model performance in collaboration with a startup for technology transfer.

The role requires hands-on fabrication experience, electrical characterization, and TCAD knowledge; strong English communication is essential in this international research setting.