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Research Associate
Applications are sought from candidates experienced in the field of VLSI, for work on modelling and simulation in 3-D ICs. The starting salary can be up to a maximum of £33,779 per annum for a candidate with the requisite amount of experience and relevant expertise as specified below, and will be revised annually in accordance with Lancaster University guidelines. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field such as Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. The candidate should ideally have 2 to 4 years experience in industry or academia, working in an area such as interconnect modelling, parasitic extraction, device modelling, the back end of circuit design or Electronic Design Automation (EDA), in Electronics. Familiarity with one or more common industry standard design tools such as Cadence, Synopsys and Mentor Graphics, and the integrated tool flow is necessary. Relevant related areas include but are not limited to the following:
- Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) for processes and devices
- Nanodevice and CMOS device modelling
- Simulation technologies for circuits and systems
- Network communication and Network-On-a-Chip
- Data structures and algorithms for Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
- Mixed signal, digital and analogue IC design
- Reliability and defect physics
- MEMS engineering
Knowledge or a background in one or more of these fields that extend to the internal models and details rather just usage of tools will be an added bonus.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out high-quality focused research in collaboration with industry and academic partners. A demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research in the field will be a distinct advantage, as will be experience in managing research projects.
Applicants should be self driven, able to work independently, and have good communication skills. The successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently to project meetings within Europe, liase satisfactorily with colleagues, and produce research outputs to match project deliverables within specified deadlines.
This project provides the opportunity to work in a very exciting and promising field, namely 3-D integration in VLSI, with some of the best known industrial and academic exponents in the field.
Contact
Dr Dinesh Pamunuwa
(+44 (0)1524 592335)
PhD Studies
Applications are sought for a research studentship leading to a PhD, in the field of VLSI and 3-D integration in ICs. An annual stipend starting at a nett value of £12,000 wil be paid, in addition to studnt fees. Applicants should have an excellent first degree, with a track record of academic excellence, in Electronics Engineering or a closely-related field. Candidates are expected to have a thorough grounding in the physical sciences and mathematics, and be able to tackle complex problems through a reasoned and logical approach. The successful candidate will be exposed to the latest technologies and design practices in VLSI engineering, and be working in close collaboration with industry. The student can expect exposure to:
- Design practices in VLSI Engineering
- The back-end of circuit design
- Parasitic Extraction and interconncet analysis
- Industry standard tools and methodologies in simulation of devices, circuits and systems
Research at Microsystems Engineering Centre
MSc (Masters) Studies
Microsystems Engineering Centre is launching 2 MSc courses in Micro and Nano domains.
MSc in Micro and Nanotechnology – Engineering, Management and Society
MSc in Microelectronics and System-On-Chip
We are actively recruiting for both courses and would like to hear from you as soon as possible.
Please contact
Evelyn Shaw
(Admissions secretary) to begin the process
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