Research Associate for Mixed-Signal Design of Neuromorphic Processors

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

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Do you want to change the world through science? Then the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT is the perfect place to start your career!
With around 190 highly qualified employees at our locations in Munich, Oberpfaffenhofen and Regensburg, we combine many years of experience with extensive expertise in microelectronics and microsystems technology. Our wide range of technologies spans from advanced semiconductor processes and MEMS technologies to innovative 3D integration and flexible electronics.
These nano and microtechnologies form the foundation of our diverse fields of expertise, which include sensor technology, circuit design, system solutions with AI, analysis and testing, as well as micropumps.
Through the close collaboration of our experts, not only groundbreaking innovations arise, but also synergies that enable Fraunhofer EMFT to effectively tackle the complex challenges of our time.

Look forward to an exciting task in the Circuit Design team at our branch in Munich. In our team, you will realize neuromorphic processors based on the by Fraunhofer developed architecture SENNA, where you will be involved in every step of development from specification to physical implementation.

What you will do

You work together in a team on the development of system architectures and mixed-signal blocks such as amplifiers, comparators, and custom digital cells down to the transistor and layout level.
You participate in the development of software tools for the design and application of neuromorphic processors.
You define the test and verification setup for the neuromorphic processors and conduct tests on a test circuit board.
You collaborate with industrial customers and research partners, defining system-level descriptions and other related specifications for the neuromorphic processors.
You publish research results and represent them at conferences.
You supervise students in the preparation of their bachelor’s or master’s theses.

What you bring to the table

Above-average academic degree in electrical engineering
At least 3 years of professional experience
Enjoyment in working interdisciplinary and learning new things
Very good knowledge in the design of mixed-signal integrated circuits
Good knowledge of the Cadence design workflow and the implementation of a specification down to a complete circuit including layout, considering process variability and parasitic effects
Good knowledge in setting up a test environment for the verification of integrated circuits
Good knowledge in programming, e.g., with Python
Tape-out experience

If you enjoy creative work and developing new ideas and prefer a structured and team-oriented working style, we look forward to your application!

What you can expect

In our open-minded team, you can set your own accents, realize your ideas in projects, and develop scientifically, professionally, and personally. Fraunhofer supports you with various offerings to best reconcile family, work, and career development.
We promote rapid skill development, allowing you to work independently quickly. The possibility of pursuing a doctorate is available and supported.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Ferdinand Pscheidl
Circuit Design
ferdinand.pscheidl@emft.fraunhofer.de
+49 89 54759-230

Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT

www.emft.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79849 Application Deadline: 06/27/2025

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