Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mixed-Signal Chip Design

Job reference: SAE-032497
Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Hours Per Week: 35
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 19/10/2026
Contract Duration: 30 months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

The University of Manchester is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to lead the design of next-generation vision sensors. This role focuses on developing mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for advanced imaging and edge computing applications, exploring novel approaches to integrating sensing and pixel-level processing.

The research involves full-custom chip design using state-of-the-art EDA tools and fabrication of analogue and mixed-signal circuits. You will explore new transistor-level circuits through simulations and layout design, while also contributing to the back-end physical implementation of digital subsystems. The work addresses practical aspects of system implementation, including chip tape-out, post-silicon laboratory bring-up, system integration, and building practical technology demonstrations of the fabricated silicon.

This position is embedded within a long-standing research programme on vision sensors and neuromorphic computing circuits in the laboratory of Prof Piotr Dudek at the University of Manchester. The role is directly associated with the EPSRC-funded project on "On-sensor Computer Vision," carried out in collaboration with Imperial College London, University of Bristol, and industrial partners.

Our benefits include: Generous employer contribution pension, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure, Ride to work and EV car scheme available.

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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Name: Piotr Dudek

Email Address: p.dudek@manchester.ac.uk

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