PhD position in Efficient Digital Implementation of Advanced Algorithms

Join us in our endeavor to develop hardware implementation strategies of next-generation electronic systems.

Project description
This project is part of classIC (Chalmers-Lund Advanced Semiconductor System Design Center) which is a cross-disciplinary joint venture involving Chalmers and Lund University. At Chalmers, classIC spans three departments, viz. Microtechnology and Nanoscience, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering. There are strong links to all involved Chalmers departments as well as to Lund University in this project.

Hardware implementation of advanced algorithms - a cornerstone of our society - poses many challenges. We will address scalable implementation of next-generation algorithms that are key enablers in computing and communication, for radio networks, image processing, automotive systems, etc. Algorithms of interest include machine learning, error correction, detection/precoding, and information fusion, and system scenarios range from adaptive low-power edge circuits to throughput-oriented accelerators.

Major responsibilities
The person filling this position will participate in research as outlined above and will be spending time at all three departments, which will be essential to help cross-fertilize our work. Therefore, working in teams is an essential aspect as is “thinking outside the box”. The appointment offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar, with a strong background in digital electronics design with emphasis on ASICs.

Required qualifications:
- Experience with ASIC design software tools, in particular design suites from Cadence and Synopsys, as well as MATLAB is required.
- Excellent team-working skills, presentation skills.
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Meritorious qualifications:
- Knowledge in signal processing and XR systems; teaching experience; and publications.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230434 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

Application deadline: August 31, 2023

For questions, please contact:
Per Larsson-Edefors
Email: perla@chalmers.se
Tel: +46-31-772 1700

Christian Fager
Email: christian.fager@chalmers.se
Tel: +46-31-772 5047

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 


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