Research Associate in AI for Circuits and Systems Design automation
Research Associate in AI for Circuits and Systems Design automation
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Job Description
Grade UE07:per annum
School of Engineering/College of Science & Engineering
Institute/Discipline: Integrated Micro and Nano Systems
Fulltime: 35 hours per week
Fixedterm: for up to 5 years
The Opportunity:
This position is affiliated with the UKRI APRIL AI Hub that aspires to develop AI tools to accelerate innovation across semiconductor technologies novel microchip designs and system architectures leading to faster cheaper greener and overall more powerefficient electronics. As one of nine UKRI funded AI Hubs this is a highly visible programme both nationally and internationally.
The postholder will work closely with a team of talented researchers and the APRIL operations team to support the development of novel AI capabilities tools and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of engineers in designing developing and testing advanced electronic devices and systems. More specifically the postholder will be able to develop and introduce AI tools into commercially available circuit design tools that can autonomously synthetise circuits and systems architectures. The aim is to drastically reduce the design time and optimise the transfer of known topologies into new CMOS technologies.
The postholder will have the ability toengage with worldleading experts across AI and electronics both at Edinburgh and in other UK higher education (HE) institutions but also industrial partners to ensure relevance of their Research in addressing stateofart challenges in electronics.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication organisation and technical skills. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work on their own initiative as well as being an active team member. The role will report to the APRIL Hub Director (Principal Investigator) with ongoing engagement with other researchers in the Hub as well as academic leads.
This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 60 months.
A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A 1st class undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronics or AI or a clearly related area with a proven contact with Circuits and Systems Design or a closely related area or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience in AI tools for Circuits and Systems Design automation; Experience with EDA tools.
- A track record of research in AI with a specific focus on Circuits and Systems Design or a closely related area.
- Experience in delivering research project results in a Circuits and Systems Design and/or AI context; i.e. a record of peerreviewed journal and conference papers in a relevant area.
- Ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas and a willingness to approach new challenges and adjusts plans to meet new priorities.
Click herefor a copy of the full job description.
Please apply including a cover letter and CV.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of UE07per annum
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme staff discounts familyfriendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is15 May 2025.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
