Postdoctoral Research Associate — Neuromorphic Accelerators
Northeastern University London · London, England · United Kingdom
Salary: £42,701–£48,035
Deadline: 2026-10-26
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Category:
Research / Engineering / Artificial Intelligence
Job type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Last verified:
2026-10-15
Requirements:
A PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Computer Engineering or another related quantitative field.
A strong publication record in neuromorphic hardware design, including research published in recognised conferences or journals.
Experience in the simulation, implementation and validation of large-scale machine-learning models, including probabilistic, neuromorphic, Transformer and/or state-space models.
Experience with ASIC and/or FPGA design, hardware prototyping and tapeout workflows for emerging artificial-intelligence hardware systems.
Experience with hardware–software co-design methods for managing or adapting to the non-ideal effects and variability of nanoscale devices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare research reports and academic publications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
The successful applicant must satisfy the employer’s recruitment requirements and all applicable UK immigration requirements.
Additional details:
Job reference: R141061.
Discipline: Engineering.
Institute: Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems.
Location: London, United Kingdom.
Contract: Fixed-term for approximately 18 months.
Employment status: Full-time.
Salary: £42,701–£48,035 per year, depending on experience.
Reports to: Professor Bipin Rajendran.
The position focuses on neuromorphic computing, in-memory computing, artificial-intelligence hardware, ASIC and FPGA systems, hardware prototyping and energy-efficient machine learning.
Employee benefits may include annual leave, bank holidays, winter closure days, professional-development opportunities, employee assistance, support with private medical insurance, eye-test reimbursement and cycle-scheme benefits.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a basic or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Visa sponsorship may be available, but it remains subject to the applicant’s individual circumstances, the employer’s decision and UKVI requirements.
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