PhD Positions in Digital Systems, Computer Architecture, and VLSI at University of Paderborn University of Paderborn in Germany

PhD opportunities are available in Digital Systems, Computer Architecture, VLSI Design and Design Automation, AI Hardware Acceleration, RISC-V, and Embedded Systems at the University of Paderborn.

The positions are advertised as full-time Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/in) roles with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. They are described as fully funded 100% positions under the TV-L E13 pay scale, meaning the successful candidates will be employed by the university as salaried staff members rather than through a scholarship model. Full social security and retirement benefits are included.

The post indicates close collaboration with NXP Semiconductors, while the employment itself is with the University of Paderborn. The role also includes research, teaching, and supervision of student projects, making it suitable for candidates who want a strong academic and applied hardware research environment.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, an M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. The announcement is especially relevant for international applicants familiarizing themselves with the German academic system, where PhD candidates are often employed as university staff.

To apply, interested candidates should send a private message to the announcer with a CV and M.Sc. transcript/grade certificate. No formal deadline is stated in the post.