Postdoctoral Fellow in Unconventional Close-to-Physics Computation

This is NTNU NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here . Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0 About the position Fundamental research in the cross section between computer science (unconventional computation) and close-to-physics computing (magnetic metamaterials) defines the aim and direction of the sought research. The candidate will be part of our multidiscipline Symbiotic computing group . Symbiotic is a dedicated research group with strong internal (and external) collaboration, focusing on a multidisciplinary approach as to define what future computers can be and do. Our mission is to realize a new computational paradigm that combines the versatility of the digital computer with the efficiency of close-to-physics computing. The group targets the full computational stack, from materials to computational models. The group has a leading role in European within the fields of unconventional computing, our Comet initiative , and Computer Architecture, our CAL initiative . The position will be part of an international environment with strong international collaboration. Are you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting 4-year postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. You will also gain valuable experience that might be relevant for your further career. The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to build up a researcher profile that qualifies for a position as associate professor. The position may also offer additional skills that are relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career. Apply for this position to become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us. Your immediate leader will be the head of the computing unit. About the project The key work of the position will be within our current project portfolio, as well as defining and establishing future projects. The posit will be defined within our close-to-physic sub-research direction to explore the reservoir computing unconventional computing models (non-von Neumann architectures) as a Methode for quantifying computational properties based on emergence and complex dynamics in nanomagnet systems. Nanomagnet metamaterials, Artificial Spin Ices, are the main substrates of interest. Intermediate the research focus is toward basic computational properties of such nanomagnet ASI systems with a transition to laboratory prove of principles to be able to move toward computational devices (HPC-simulations, and Synchrotron, MOKE and MFM experiments) based on nanomagnetic metamaterials. Intermediate the research focus is toward basic computational properties of such nanomagnet ASI systems with a transition to laboratory prove of principles to be able to move toward computational devices based on nanomagnetic metamaterials. However, the research group and hence the research focus may change with discoveries of other materials or computing models. The position also includes research proposal work, dissemination and outreach activities together with student related work, e.g. supervision. Duties of the position - Research at an excellent level - Academic publications at top-tier venues and popular science dissemination - Participating in the Symbiotic computing groups , daily operations and strategic work - Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources - Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions - Supervision of students and contribute to relevant teaching activities - Mentoring PhD students, helping them with their research projects - Participating in relevant experimental work at international research infrastructures - Other career-promoting work Required selection criteria - You must have completed a doctoral degree in Computer Science - Good programming skills - Documented experience in unconventional computing systems (e.g., publications) - Documented experience with nanoscale metamaterial computational substrates (e.g., publications and/or experimental experience) - Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively - Good oral and written presentation skills in English. - Strong relevant publication track record, e.g., n ature portfolio , Artificial Life (Artificial life Journal/Alife conference), Physical Review . Other relevant top-tier venues. PLEASE NOTE : For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”. If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work. The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria - Knowledge of in Norwegian/Scandinavian language - Experience with GPU based systems - Experience with HPC based simulations - Knowledge of bio-inspired computation - International research collaboration - International outreach, e.g., key notes, conference presentations Personal characteristics Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you: - Work independently - Present and discuss your research with other professionals - Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject - Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We offer - A