Open positions

6 Nov 2024

Open PhD/Postdoc position in event-driven deep network system for continual learning and visual neuroprosthesis

We have two positions in the Sensors Group for an exciting new project on designing event-driven continual-learning deep network algorithms and hardware implementations for intelligent edge applications. Each position will be filled either by a PhD student or Postdoc. Postdoctoral positions are for 1 year with possible extension for a 2nd year. 

We also have a doctoral position for an ongoing European-Union funded NeuraViPeR project on developing a visual prosthesis.

Requirements

The candidate for  the algorithms position should have strong knowledge of signal processing and deep networks; and is comfortable with hardware and deep learning tools. The postdoctoral candidate should have performed their thesis work or on an extended project on a deep learning topic preferably on audio.

The candidate for the hardware position should have a strong background in hardware deep network accelerator design, either ASIC or on FPGA and completed an extended project on this topic. The PhD candidate should have taken classes in VLSI design, have systems knowledge, and performed analog or digital ASIC design in a prior project.

Salary is according to the guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Postdoctoral applicants should have a doctoral degree in an engineering /computer science-related discipline. Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, CV, transcripts and 2 reference letters to shihatini.uzh.ch  with subject line containing the words “Application for CA DNN edge position”. 

Deadline for applications is Mar 15, 2025, or until the position is filled.

6 Nov 2024

Postdoc position in Neural Control

We are looking to host a highly-qualified postdoc with their own fellowship funding in the subject area of neural control (see this link for our activities). 


The candidate should have a recent PhD in control or robotics with both theory and real time physical implementation experience using machine learning approaches for adaptive optimal control in uncertain environments. The candidate must secure their own funding via a fellowship program, e.g. Marie Curie, ETH Zurich, Swiss National Science Foundation, ETH AI Center, or other Swiss fellowships


The candidate will be responsible for leading efforts to join continual machine learning with optimal control and to implement these controllers in FPGA hardware neural networks (e.g. EdgeDRNN). The candidate will help to guide our PhD students and undergraduate projects in this area. 


Please contact tobi@ini.uzh.ch with subject line containing the words “Application for Neural Control postdoc positionto inquire about this position and about drafting a suitable fellowship application.


The position will remain open until filled.

6 Nov 2024

Postdoc positions in real-time edge audio ML perception system

We have an open postdoc position in the Sensors Group for an industry-sponsored project on designing real-time edge audio perception algorithms and mapping to a hardware system. Positions are guaranteed for 1 year with possible extension for a 2nd year. Starting date to be discussed.

Requirements

(The first position is filled. The second position remains open.)

The candidate in the first position should have strong knowledge of signal processing and deep networks; and is comfortable with hardware and deep learning tools. They should have performed their thesis work or on an extended project on a deep learning topic preferably on audio.

The candidate in the second position should have a strong background in hardware accelerator design, either ASIC or on FPGA and completed an extended project on this topic. They should have systems knowledge and performed analog or digital ASIC design in a project.

Salary is according to the guidelines of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in an engineering /computer science-related discipline. Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, CV, transcripts and 2 reference letters to shih@ini.uzh.ch and tobi@ini.uzh.ch with subject line containing the words “Application for Audio ML position”. 

Deadline for applications is March 2025, or until the positions are filled.