The Bio-Inspired Circuits and Systems (BICS) group at the University of Groningen, Netherlands headed by Prof. Elisabetta Chicca is inviting applications for PhD and PostDoc positions on physical models of biological computation.

The positions will be embedded in a highly interdisciplinary, international research group lead by Prof. Elisabetta Chicca, who recently started a new group in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) at the University of Groningen. The BICS group aims to identify the principles of neural computation and implement them in fully parallel and low-power neuromorphic systems that offer the opportunity to overcome the limitations of traditional digital architectures.

The successful candidate should have a background in physics, computer sciences, electrical engineering, neurosciences or some related field. Some modelling, programming or analog CMOS design experience is advantageous.

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The application should include a cover letter stating the candidate’s research interests and how these fit to the research conducted in the BICS group; a CV outlining prior education, research experience, skills and publications; reprints (if available); academic transcripts; and names of two referees. Electronic submission is preferred (to be addressed to Prof. Elisabetta Chicca, e.chiccaATrug.nl).

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Prof. Dr. Elisabetta Chicca 
Full Professor
Chair of Bio-Inspired Circuits and Systems (BICS)
Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials
CogniGron - Groningen Cognitive Systems and Materials Center    
University of Groningen
Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen
The Netherlands

Phone: +31 50 363 8731
Office: 5113.0039

Secretary: Jeannette de Boer
Phone: +31 50 363 4843