Research Associate in Neuromorphic Computing

Inspired by the human brain, neuromorphic computing aims to tackle the growing energy demand of AI-based systems. We have an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science as part of an interdisciplinary team developing the next-generation computing hardware based on nanoscale magnetic systems. We are recruiting a Research Associate to join an EPSRC-funded project that aims to explore how different systems with complementary properties can be combined to overcome current limitations. To do this we will develop digital twins of experimental magnetic devices, which will be used to evaluate computational properties and train heterogeneous networks of devices applied on challenging real-world tasks. Successful candidates will contribute to ground breaking research with the potential to significantly reduce the energy consumption of AI systems and accelerate advancements in the field.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and materials science. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in developing novel, unconventional computing systems to tackle complex machine learning tasks at low energy. You should hold a PhD, or be close to submitting, in a science or engineering discipline with a particular background in either machine learning or computational modelling. Experience with Python (or similar) programming and engineering mathematics would be advantageous.

In this role you will:
● Design digital twins and evaluate the computation performance of spintronic neuromorphic systems using novel machine learning techniques (neural ordinary and stochastic differential equations).
● Collaborate with researchers in the Department of Materials Science and at other project partners to train models of physical systems and of networks of these devices.
● Disseminate your research through talks and publications in international journals and conferences.

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