Research Associate – Neural Networks on Neuromorphic Systems

Our Smart Sensing and Electronics (SSE) and Communications Systems (KS) divisions are driving the development of new technologies for artificial intelligence. In the field of neuromorphic computing, we focus on developing highly specialised, energy-efficient hardware architectures as well as implementing robust and adaptive algorithms for deep neural networks (DNNs) and spiking neural networks (SNNs).

We want to further strengthen our ambitious, cross-site neuromorphic computing team and are looking for highly motivated experts who want to design, develop and implement intelligent systems for industrial applications.

• Research and development of neuromorphic AI systems: You research, develop and optimize AI algorithms – particularly Spiking Neural Networks – as well as tools, methods and benchmarks for their design and simulation on neuromorphic hardware developed at Fraunhofer. In doing so, you implement robust and resilient neuromorphic system solutions for edge applications such as communication systems, autonomous systems or Industry 4.0.
• Hardware-software co-design and interdisciplinary collaboration: You work closely with other neuromorphic computing experts (e.g., hardware developers) and the teams in Erlangen. In this advanced co-design workflow, you create optimal system solutions and actively contribute your own ideas to the further development of future hardware concepts.
• Technical project management and strategic participation: After thorough onboarding, you assume technical project leadership of research and development projects and guide project staff on technical matters. You contribute to the elaboration of technical aspects of project proposals and contribute to the visibility of the Neuromorphic Computing research topic through public outreach.

• Meaningful work: Through your participation in diverse projects with high practical relevance in the field of Embedded AI, you can actively shape the future topic of Edge AI and Neuromorphic Hardware.
• We take your needs seriously: We support your work-life balance by offering flexible working hours and hybrid work.
• Top of the line infrastructure at your workplace: With our state-of-the-art technologies, we develop solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
• Your scientific network: We offer you broad networking opportunities within the Fraunhofer Institute as well as participation in active contacts with several universities.
• Your goals and interests are important to us: We offer ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching, and language classes.

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the aim of extending it subsequently. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation, and identity. Appointment, remuneration, and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.