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The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Institute for Applied Microelectronics and Data, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of the project LEOMEM ending on 31.08.2028:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Integrated Systems

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Start date
at the earliest possible date
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Working hours
 full-time with 40 hours
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Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
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Location Rostock
Tender number
 P 164/2025
Limitation limited until 31.08.2028, continuation of employment is the goal
Application time 2025-12-10

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Franziska Braatz
Phone number: 0381/498-1291
E-mail: franziska.braatz@uni-rostock.de

Department:

Prof. Dr. Marc Reichenbach
Phone number: 0381/498-7270
E-mail: marc.reichenbach@uni-rostock.de

The DFG-funded project ‘LEOMEM: Memristive-Based In-Memory Computing for Low Earth Orbit Missions’ is developing radiation-resistant RRAM memory cells and in-memory computing architectures based on them for use in satellites. The combination of novel, rad-hard optimised 1T1R structures with error-correcting accelerators (ECC) results in an energy-efficient and reliable memory block that is suitable both as non-volatile checkpoint memory and for computation-intensive operations under harsh environmental conditions. A particular focus is on the integration of protective measures against radiation effects (TID, SEE) and on the validation of prototypes under realistic radiation and temperature conditions. With this approach, the project is helping to lay the foundation for robust computing systems in future space missions. Thanks to its connection to the DFG Priority Programme SPP 2262 ‘MemrisTec’, close exchange with leading researchers in the field of memristive components and systems is ensured.

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

  • research into radiation-resistant (rad-hard) RRAM memory cells and arrays within the framework of integrated systems for space applications with the aim of scientific qualification (doctorate)
  • characterisation and modelling of RRAM arrays under harsh environmental conditions (radiation, thermal stress) and extension of existing models to map these effects
  • development and optimisation of protective circuits against single event effects (SEEs) and total ionising dose (TID) effects (radiation hardening by design)
  • design and implementation of analogue and digital circuit components (e.g. readout circuits, multiplexers, ECC accelerators) and their integration into a mixed-signal overall system
  • performing system simulations and design space exploration to evaluate error correction methods, energy efficiency and reliability (e.g. based on SystemC)
  • developing FPGA-based test environments and PCBs for functional verification of the developed components and prototypes
  • -performing and evaluating measurements on prototype chips under normal conditions as well as under radiation and thermal stress at external research infrastructures
  • evaluating the performance, energy efficiency and reliability of the developed RRAM memory block at the system level
  • organising and participating in scientific events as well as presenting and publishing research results

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • completed university degree (diploma, master's or comparable degree) in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, physics or a related field, preferably with very good results
  • in-depth knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
    • Integrated circuit technology (especially analogue/mixed-signal design)
    • device and circuit modelling
    • semiconductor devices and memory technologies
  • desirable is:
    • practical experience with the characterisation and modelling of novel memory technologies (e.g. RRAM)
    • knowledge of radiation testing and/or thermal stress testing of electronic components
    • experience in analogue and digital circuit design, ideally with a focus on robust design for harsh environments
    • knowledge of the use of hardware description languages and tool chains for the synthesis and implementation of digital circuits
    • basic programming and scripting experience as well as experience with system simulation and design space exploration
    • practical knowledge of version control tools
    • initial experience with scientific project work and scientific publishing
  • very good written and spoken English, basic knowledge of the German language is desirable
  • willingness to work enthusiastically in an interdisciplinary scientific working group and to pursue your own scientific qualifications
  • very good work organisation, ability to work to deadlines and strong communication skills

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

Please note that an (extended) certificate of good conduct must be submitted upon recruitment.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 10.12.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

Become part of the team

The Chair of Integrated Systems, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Reichenbach, conducts research into energy-efficient digital systems. On the one hand, the research focuses on methods and tools for modelling systems in order to evaluate verifiable properties of the underlying technologies at the system level. On the other hand, it focuses on novel architectures and technologies such as new computer architectures for accelerating artificial intelligence and novel storage technologies such as RRAM or HBM.

We look forward to receiving your application!