Position
PhD-student
Irène Curie Fellowship
No
Department(s)
Electrical Engineering
FTE
1,0
Date off
10/03/2024
Reference number
V36.7213
Job descriptionThe NanoComputing Research Lab in Integrated Circuits (IC) group within the Department of Electrical Engineering of the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is seeking to hire an excellent and motivated PhD candidate.
Project
Focused research on optimizing 2D materials for novel device performance is pivotal for advancing beyond traditional CMOS devices. 2D materials, renowned for their distinctive properties at the nanoscale, provide new research paths and implementation for nanoelectronics. Oscillatory Neural Networks (ONNs) represent an innovative class of neural networks wherein information is encoded through the phase difference among oscillators. ONNs presented attractive attributes for associative memory tasks, and in our prior work we have demonstrated digital implementation on FPGA and analog realization via CMOS circuits. This project endeavors to explore the potentials and challenges of utilizing 2D material devices in ONN implementations.
Transistors and memristors based on 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) present relevant properties suitable for developing ONN network arrays. The primary focus will be on investigating 2D Field-Effect Transistor (FET) devices to develop relaxation oscillators and 2D memristor devices for establishing analog resistive coupling elements between oscillators. The goal is to create a proof-of-concept 2D material-based ONN circuits.
This innovative development aims to investigate the impact of nonuniformities, noise, and stochastic behavior inherent in 2D TMD devices on computing within the ONN framework. By implementing and analyzing the proposed circuit, allows to explore the advantages and limitations of employing 2D materials in ONNs, paving the way for more robust and energy efficient neural network architectures..
Candidate
We are seeking highly motivated and talented PhD candidates to join our research team in the exciting field of 2D materials and devices from modeling, simulation to device fabrication and characterization. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the development of novel devices such as field effect, memristor and oscillator which contributes to enabling novel brain-inspired computing architectures for advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.
Job requirementsQualifications:
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact Prof. Aida Todri-Sanial, a.todri.sanialattue.nl, https: // www. tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/electronic- systems/nanocomputing-research-lab.
Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Mrs. Linda van den Boomen, HR advisor l.j.c.v.d.boomenattue.nl.
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Application
If you are interested in working in an exciting, dynamic, high-tech environment, where you will contribute to creating the society of the future, we invite you to submit a complete application by using the 'apply now' button on this page.
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We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.