Context

The Chair SoC4sensing on Semiconductor Design of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) offers one Research Contract (PhD or MsC) focused on System-on-Chip design for Critical Sectors. The duration of this contract is three years.

SoC4sensing Chair is funded by private sector companies like soc-e.com and Ikerlan Coop. and by the Spanish Government. It is supported by 17 researchers from two research groups, APERT and GDED from UPV/EHU.

Research Topic

The main objective of this PhD Research Contract is the management of the projects developed in SoC4cris focused on obtaining pre-industrialize SoC semiconductor devices for critical systems.

The European critical sector industries, like Energy, Transportation, and A&D, demand new SoC devices focused on their markets. These SoCs shall include preferably EU technology to increase European sovereignty in the semiconductors market.  

The specific tasks scheduled for this position are:

• Technical management of the on-going projects
• Supervision of the Front-end and Back-end design
• Management of the Tapeout fabrication in cooperation with other research centers (e.g.: IMEC) and fabs
• SoC4sensing staff supervision and support
• Representation of SoC4sensing in collaboration with the Chair Director to the Industry, University and Government
• Mandatory Requirements
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, physics, or computer science.
• Experience on VLSI digital design
• Fluent English level

Additional Requirements

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
• Strong interest for research and development of new semiconductor devices
• Skillful in software/hardware engineering, optimally prior experience in FPGA developments, etc.
• Experience on team management, business development and semiconductor sector
• Experience with EDA Tools use and installation (Linux)

Offering

• Excellent working conditions where people feel safe and can make meaningful connections with one another in attractive research environment
• Flexible work model and a range of various training opportunities for personal growth

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please contact Prof. Armando Astarloa via email (armando.astarloa@ehu.eus) and [PhD-SOC4SENSING-PIC1] as the subject of the email) by sending your CV (including prior knowledge, skills, and publications, if any).

Candidates will be contacted for an interview and additional information for finalizing the application.

The contract will start 01/11/2024 approximately.

Location and others

SoC4sensing Chair is located in the Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao (https://www.ehu.eus/en/web/bilboko-ingeniaritza-eskola/website). This Faculty is located in the city center of Bilbao, very close to San Mames Stadium. Thus, it is easily reached by metro, tram, and bus. In addition, it offers public transport to reach all the Bizkaia coast and mountain.