Post Doc - Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) for 3D-integrated charge-based compute
Dynamic Random Access Memories (DRAM) are at the heart of every computer. The enormous progress of electronic systems over the last half century has relied on the relentless improvement of DRAM performance and cost. Unfortunately, DRAM cost reduction is slowing down since mid 2010’s and radically new computer memory concepts are needed to sustain system performance and costs scaling in the future. Imec is actively researching various such new types of memory technologies. Typically, these memories are 3D-integrated to guarantee low cost, whereas high speed and -endurance requirements call for charge-based data storage mechanisms. The development of these new memory cell concepts needs to be complemented with innovations in the supporting read- and peripheral circuits, without which memory arrays are useless. The purpose of this post-doctoral study is to invent the circuits needed for controlling next generation computer memories and to make a thorough analysis of the system level performance and comparison to the state-of-the-art.
What you will do
Dynamic Random Access Memories (DRAM) are at the heart of every computer. The enormous progress of electronic systems over the last half century has relied on the relentless improvement of DRAM performance and cost. Unfortunately, DRAM cost reduction is slowing down since mid 2010’s and radically new computer memory concepts are needed to sustain system performance and costs scaling in the future. Imec is actively researching various such new types of memory technologies. Typically, these memories are 3D-integrated to guarantee low cost, whereas high speed and -endurance requirements call for charge-based data storage mechanisms. The development of these new memory cell concepts needs to be complemented with innovations in the supporting read- and peripheral circuits, without which memory arrays are useless. The purpose of this post-doctoral study is to invent the circuits needed for controlling next generation computer memories and to make a thorough analysis of the system level performance and comparison to the state-of-the-art.
What we do for you
We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.
We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a competitive salary with many fringe benefits.
Who you are
Required background:
- Our ideal candidate has a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline with research in the domain of design exploration and optimization, and CMOS technology.
- You have design experience and you have designed in CMOS technology.
- Experience in commercial design tools is a very strong plus
- You have experience with design languages such as Verilog, VHDL, spice and scripting languages such as Python, Perl.
- You are willing to think out of the box.
- You can work independently yet in close collaboration with experts from other technical fields.
- You have excellent reporting skills and are able to present technical results and choices clearly and concisely.
- Given the international character of imec, your fluent knowledge of English is necessary.
Type of work: Memory circuit design
Supervisor: Wim Deheane
Co-supervisor: N/A
Daily advisor: Gaspard Hiblot
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