Post-doctoral Fellow

ACCESS is a multi-disciplinary center for advancing IC design and design automation technologies to enable novel data-centric computing paradigms supporting a wide range of AI applications. The research agenda in ACCESS is organized into four research programs, addressing four key technical areas, including 1) Computing-in-Memory Architecture for Large-scale AI Models, 2) Hardware-Software Co-Design for Energy-Efficient and High-Performance Edge AI, 3) EDA (Electronic Design Automation) for Large-Scale AI Hardware, and 4) Cross-layer Optimization and Demonstration for Targeted Applications.

ACCESS is seeking high caliber appointees for multiple full-time positions of Post-doctoral Fellow of our four research programs at the Center.

Responsibilities

The Post-doctoral Fellow is expected to be involved in the development of one or multiple research programs and projects in the Center. He/she will conduct research and development tasks that are assigned by the Principal and/or Senior Researchers. He/she is required to station and work at the Hong Kong Science Park, with occasional business travels to HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus and other Partner Universities of the Center when needed.

Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD degree preferably in electronics, electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent, with proven experience in integrated circuit design, design automation or broadly microelectronics,those who possess equivalent academic qualifications in STEM-related disciplines would also be considered. Specifically, R&D, as well as hand-on implementation experiences in the following area(s) with relevance to the design of AI accelerators are preferred (but not limited to):

• Neuromorphic computing, compute-in-memory (CIM), and relevant memory and storage systems;
• Non-volatile memory (CVM), silicon photonic devices, or 3D integration for acceleration of computing or communications;
• AI algorithm and architectural co-design; Neural network optimization for hardware implementation;
• ASIC design; FPGA prototyping;
• Design and implementation of chip/hardware accelerators for AI applications;
• Hardware-software co-design; Electronics design automation (such as modeling, simulation, physical design, logic/high-level synthesis, verification, testing, design for manufacturability, etc.)

The ideal candidate should have strong research motivation and sense of responsibility, ability to multi-task and work independently, and a good command of written and spoken English.

Terms of Appointment

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.

ACCESS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Application Procedure

For applications/nominations, please apply with a full curriculum vitae indicating their current and expected salaries.  Review of applications will begin shortly and continue until the positions are filled.  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 
 

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