Hi Everyone,
I send news of a postdoc position in Dublin, Ireland, for an FPGA/RF-SoC DSP programming role. An Electronics Engineering/DSP postdoctoral position is being advertised at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS). The two-year position is on a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded cryogenic detector project led by Prof. Tom Ray, developing MKID (microwave kinetic inductance detector) arrays and the related frequency-division multiplexed readout electronics and software. The readout and digital signal processing is a key part of the project, and aims to use the latest FPGA and RF-SoC systems to channelise and process the signals which drive and monitor the detectors in the frequency domain. The MKIDs detector project incorporates the design, manufacture, and readout of large format arrays of MKIDs for optical/near-infrared astronomy & astrophysics, with a focus on novel readout solutions. While this project is astronomy focussed, MKIDs are being increasingly applied in areas of quantum computing for encoding and reading of qubits, and are at the centre of exciting areas of research and future tech-industry. The Astronomy and Astrophysics Section at DIAS comprises more than 35 researchers working on a range of topics including Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Optical/Near-IR astronomy, Star Formation, Solar Physics, Space Weather, and Magnetospheric Science. *The role:* The primary role in this postdoctoral position will be DSP development using Xilinx Ultrascale+ chips and related programming environments. The aim for the readout is to achieve pulse-triggered photon-counting detection with MKIDs using the latest generation FPGAs and RF SoC chips. The candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of DSP firmware for RF-SoC FPGA devices. Experience with astronomy signal processing software will be an advantage. Involvement in additional aspects of the project is possible, as well as mentoring of graduate students. The results obtained from the work will be published in the scientific literature, and there is funding for local and international travel to disseminate science results at conferences and workshops, and for collaborative visits. *Required candidate knowledge, skills and experience:* - Candidates should possess (or soon expect to possess) a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation-based Physics, or a closely related discipline. - Proficiency in FPGA programming and test, using VHDL, Verilog, Vivado, or Matlab-Simulink. - Good understanding of signal synthesis (DC to few GHz) and signal analysis with FPGAs and data converters. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Willingness to work independently and as part of a team. DIAS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified talented candidates of all genders and backgrounds. *Desirable candidate knowledge, skills and experience:* - Experience with the CASPER toolflow. - RF-SoC specific packages such as PyNQ and/or Matlab RF SoC Toolflows - Proficiency in GPU programming and test. *Further information:* Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by November 13, 2020. They should also arrange for two letters of reference to be provided separately by the same date. Applications, and submission enquiries should be sent to Ms Eileen Flood, ([email protected]). Detailed enquiries regarding the project can be made to Prof Tom Ray ([email protected]). Remuneration is based on the relevant SFI team member budget scales (see link below) and starting salary will depend on experience. https://www.dropbox.com/s/gz4tk8vx77vaigt/mkids_team_member_scales.pdf?dl=0 Included Benefits: This position benefits from Irish public service pension entitlements. -- *Dr Colm Bracken* Lecturer Maynooth University Experimental Physics Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland. T: +353 1 708 3641 E: [email protected] W: www.maynoothuniversity.ie Follow my work on https://nuim.academia.edu/ColmBracken And Research Associate Astronomy & Astrophysics Section School of Cosmic Physics Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies 31 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2, D02 XF86 T: +353 1 440 6656 ext 352 E: [email protected] W: www.dias.ie/2017/06/22/dr-colm-bracken Follow my work on https://nuim.academia.edu/ColmBracken -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "[email protected]" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/lists.berkeley.edu/d/msgid/casper/CAEx9wh9WQ6TkaDhuaFETMYpggV82sh02-ohv8FZQoxXk%3DR8iKw%40mail.gmail.com.
