The Professorship of Embedded Systems at the Ruhr University Bochum is looking for two

Research Associates (m/f/x) in the framework of TRR404, 39,83 hours/week, TV-L E13, until 31.12.2028

We are an international team engaged in teaching and research on approximate computing, reconfigurable accelerators for machine learning applications, design automation for emerging technologies, reliability, and fault tolerance of (multi-) processor and embedded systems. In particular, we investigate the dynamic reconfiguration of systems for energy efficiency.

About the TRR404:

The TRR404 is a Collaborative Research Center/Transregio between TUD Dresden University of Technology and Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen). It aims at exploring a completely new approach for microelectronics technology and therefore teams up materialists, electrical engineers, and computer scientists of TUD, RWTH Aachen and Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mikro- und Optoelektronik mbH (AMO) in Aachen, Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics Halle (MPI-MSP), Nanoelectronic Materials Laboratory gGmbH (NaMLab) in Dresden, and Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB).

Active-3D proposes to design novel 3D architectures with emerging technologies for logic, memory, and routing. These novel components in all three domains will bring in new hitherto unseen functionalities. Many of these components are expected to bring in recon gurable features where a component can function as both a logic and memory device, or another which can compute and route signals. Such components blur the distinction between the traditional logic, memory, and routing components. Traditional EDA algorithms are unable to deal with such unseen exibility in the available devices. In particular, traditional EDA algorithms separate the process of mapping the desired functionality to the available components (split into logic and memory) and the process of routing between these mapped components. Hence, novel algorithms that are able to design e cient circuits by exploiting the bene ts brought in by the novel devices being developed in this project are necessary.

extent:	full-time
duration:	temporary, until end of project (31.12.2028)
beginning:	01.04.2025
application deadline:	03.02.2025

Your tasks:
the successful candidate will

review of current literature on the topic of novel devices, especially planar RFETs and 2-D materials, as well as on technology mapping and physical synthesis algorithms
develop new theoretical knowledge with the aim of expanding logic and physical synthesis skills to optimally exploit the characteristics of reconfigurable transistors
design novel 3D architectures for physical placement of components
combine the stages of logic and physical synthesis to design efficient circuits
evaluate the benefits of the novel architecture and algorithms with benchmark circuits
publish the works in international conferences and journals

Your profile:

We aim at attracting the best talent in the respective research fields and expect the following:

an outstanding university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science or electrical engineering;
strong background in VLSI;
good knowledge of EDA flow (standard cell libraries);
good understanding of graph analysis;
familiarity with SPICE simulation;
good programming skills;
very good interpersonal and communication skills; in particular, the ability to effectively work in collaborative research efforts;
fluency in English – written and oral, knowledge of German would be a plus.

We offer:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
A qualified induction training
Support from and cooperation with competent colleagues
A varied and challenging research task, embedded in a friendly, inclusive and supportive team of the TRR’s Principal Investigators (i.e., project leaders and supervisors). We maintain an open and cooperative work attitude with maximum personal responsibility, mutual support with a solution-oriented approach, and flexible working hours where possible. As a doctoral student you will be integrated in the TRR’s Graduate School. It will offer tailored educational programs and individual supervision agreements. You will join a team of enthusiastic researchers who pursue creatively their individual research agenda. The TRR404 strives to attract more women to microelectronics research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

If the position is funded by third-party funds, the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

You can find information about TVL at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact details for your application:

Prof. Dr. Akash Kumar; akash.kumar@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.

Please submit your comprehensive application (in English only) including the following: motivation letter, CV, copy of degree certificate, transcript of grades (i.e. the official list of coursework including your grades) and proof of English language skills, with the specification "ANR 4173" until 03.02.2025 to akash.kumar@ruhr-uni-bochum.de