Research Assistant - Integrated Systems

• research into reconfigurable systems based on multi-bit capable resistive RAM (RRAM) cells in the context of energy-efficient integrated systems with the aim of obtaining a scientific qualification (doctorate)
• development of RRAM-based FPGA components: development of LUTs, interconnects and complex logic blocks (CLBs) with RRAM-based configuration memory
• design of an RRAM-based MC-FPGA: development of a complete RRAM-based MC-FPGA design using open-source tool chains
• evaluation of the performance and reliability of the developed hardware design at the system level
• development of synthesis, implementation and verification tools for the designed FPGA platforms
• analysis and evaluation of cross-layer optimisation strategies for mapping applications as hardware designs onto the FPGA platforms designed in the project
• organisation and implementation of scientific events
• publication of research results, We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

Please note that an (extended) certificate of good conduct must be submitted upon recruitment.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 10.12.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the 'Online application' button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

Become part of the team

The Chair of Integrated Systems, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Reichenbach, conducts research into energy-efficient digital systems. On the one hand, the research focuses on methods and tools for modelling systems in order to evaluate verifiable properties of the underlying technologies at the system level. On the other hand, it focuses on novel architectures and technologies such as new computer architectures for accelerating artificial intelligence and novel storage technologies such as RRAM or HBM.

Do you have experience in Verilog?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * completed university degree (state examination, diploma, master's or comparable degree) in computer science, electrical engineering, information technology or a related field, preferably with very good results

• in-depth understanding of digital logic for the design and implementation of novel logic circuits
• fundamental knowledge of how novel memory elements work
• very good written and spoken English; optionally, knowledge of German is an advantage for communication with project partners
• desirable is:
• practical experience in the design of digital circuits and their mapping on FPGA
• experience in the use of hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog) and in the use of tool chains for the synthesis and implementation of digital circuits (e.g. Vivado, Synopsys, Cadence)
• basic programming and scripting experience (e.g. SystemC, C++, Python, Bash)
• practical knowledge of version control tools (e.g. git)
• initial experience with scientific project work and scientific publishing
• willingness to work and collaborate in an interdisciplinary scientific working group and to gain your own scientific qualifications
• very good work organisation, ability to work to deadlines and strong communication skills