A PhD position in microelectronic engineering is available in the context of EU Project “Coronet”, which builds theoretical and technological foundations for future biohybrid and brain-machine interface devices.   The intended research topic is biomimetic "in silico" networks of spiking neurons and plastic synapses that exhibit complex spontaneous dynamics at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Both microscopic components (such as neurons and synapses) and mesoscopic components (dynamic models of recurrent network modules) are to be realized in CMOS technology.  The planned neuromorphic work is part of a larger neuroscience research program involving both mature neuron cultures and multi-electrode recordings from behaving animals.

The ideal applicant will have a Master degree (or equivalent) in Microelectronic Engineering or a closely related field, a strong interest in neuromorphic VLSI technology, and prior experience in VLSI design and mixed-signal CMOS circuits.

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