Two-year Postdoc position on Neuromorphic Bioelectronics for Brain-Computer Interfaces

The Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Researcher position. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new research project in neuromorphic bioelectronics for braincomputer interfaces (BCIs).

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to design and implement a CMOS-based digital neuromorphic processor for classifying hand-movement intentions from EEG recordings of patients with hand motor impairments caused by stroke.

The position is part of the multidisciplinary research project NeuroMate which focuses on the development of intelligent assistive technologies based on brain-inspired computing. The overarching goal of the project is to enable seamless humanmachine interaction by interpreting brain activity (e.g. EEG signals) in real time using energy-efficient neuromorphic hardware.

The successful candidate will work on the design and hardware realization of neuromorphic systems bridging neuroscience and electronics. The project combines expertise in circuit design machine learning and neurotechnology and aims to deliver innovative solutions for applications such as braincomputer interfaces cognitive rehabilitation and neural prosthetics.

The position is open fromMay 2026 and the specific start date will be agreed with the successful candidate.

As aDigitalIC Design Postdoc your key responsibilities will be:

• Extract the requirements and specifications in close collaboration withprojectpartners.
• Participatein thefulldesign cycle from architecture to implementationofaCMOS-based digital neuromorphic processor.
• Contribute tothe designofatest setupforprototypevalidation in collaboration with the PhD student who is designing the analog front end.
• Clearly document design specificationstrade-offs and measurement results.

What we offer

• A stimulating research environment within SDU Microelectronics a growing section integratingexpertisein analog/digital IC design spintronics neuromorphic computing and energy-efficient system architectures.
• Access to advanced facilities for design characterization and system prototyping.
• Excellent opportunities for collaboration across SDU and with national and international academic and industrial partners in microelectronics photonics and quantum technologies.
• Strong supportfor professional development through the Lecturer TrainingProgrammeand mentoring.
• An open and collaborative research culture within SDUs Faculty of Engineering (TEK) promoting interdisciplinary innovation across electronicsmaterialsscience and artificial intelligence.

What we expect

Applicants should hold a PhD in electronic engineering (the degree should have been completed within the last 5 years at most):

• Strongbackgroundindigital IC design.
• Hands-on experience inVLSI design includingCadence DigitalIC design tools(Genus andInnovus)Verilog/VHDL SPICE.
• Experienceinlayoutdesignand physical verifications (DRCand LVS)usingCalibreandQuantus.
• Knowledge of neural networks and neuromorphic systems is a strong advantage.
• Team playerwith strongcollaboration skills.

All candidates mustdemonstrateexcellent verbal and written English skills along withvery goodcommunication abilities.

Workplace description

The successful candidate will join SDU Microelectronics a dynamic and expanding section at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME). The section conducts internationally recognized research in integrated circuits spintronics photonics and neuromorphic computing and playsa central rolein SDUs ambition to be a national and European hub for semiconductor and chip innovation.

Further information

For further information about the position please contact Professor Farshad Moradi ( /email) Head of the SDU Microelectronics section and Associate Professor Hooman Farkhani ( /email) Deputy Head of SDU Microelectronics.

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Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material and the application must include:

• Motivated application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Masters and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).
• Complete list of publications.
• Publications most relevant to the position.
• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching if relevant to the position.
• A research statement may be included.
• References/reference letters may also be included.
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked allow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application must be uploaded under Cover letter (max. 5 MB) Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under Resume (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under Miscellaneous documents (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file).

The application deadline isMarch 15 2026at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment.Read about shortlisting at and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about theAssessment and selection process.

Conditions of employment

Appointment as a postdoc is temporary foran initial 2-year period and the preferred start date is from May may be possible depending on available funding.

Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level at the time of will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described therein.Further information on salary and employed in the position may based on a specific individual managerial assessment be exempted from time registration also known as a self-organizer.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone regardless of personal background to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies which due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore based on information from open sources background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

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