At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a cutting-edge program blending neuroscience, AI, and hardware engineering.
- Company: University of Calgary, a top research university in Canada's most enterprising city.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of $100k CAD, health benefits, and a research allowance of $25k CAD.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong support for diverse researchers and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in neuromorphic computing and advance brain-inspired technologies.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields; prior post-doctoral experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 100000 $ per year.
The Hotchkiss Brain Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Neuromorphic Opportunities, Ventures, & Acceleration (NOVA) program.
Area: Cell Biology & Anatomy
Duration: Two years with possibility for extension
Start Date: January 1, 2027
Salary: $100,000 CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Hotchkiss Brain Institute invites applications for the HBI Neuromorphic Opportunities, Ventures, & Acceleration (NOVA) program. NOVA sits at the interface of neuroscience, AI, and hardware engineering and supports fellows in translating principles of neural computation into new computing architectures. NOVA aims to attract ambitious early career researchers interested in advancing neuromorphic hardware, algorithms, and software development, through novel developments in brain-inspired technologies to create the next generation of AI accelerators.
The ideal candidates will develop an independent research program in one of the following areas:
- Energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal neuromorphic computing
- Learning algorithms for neuromorphic systems, including on-chip and biologically inspired learning
- Large-scale neural-system emulation using FPGAs and existing neuromorphic platforms such as Intel Loihi and SpiNNaker
- Next-generation neuromorphic hardware, including emerging approaches such as neurophotonics
Scholars are appointed for an initial term of 2 years, with potential to renew up to a total of 5 years contingent on successful annual review. This award pays an annual stipend of $100,000 CAD and a separate research allowance of $25,000 CAD per year. Successful candidates will be supported by a primary mentor as well as a mentoring committee with diverse experience relevant to the project.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant domain (Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or relevant adjacent fields) and experience relevant to one of the topic areas above. Some prior post-doctoral research is an asset but not required.
About The University Of Calgary: UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups.
About Calgary, Alberta: Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.
Postdoctoral Scholar in the Neuromorphic Opportunities, Ventures, & Acceleration (NOVA) program in Calgary employer: University of Calgary
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