Research Fellow / Research Associate / Research Engineer (Secure FPGA Design and Verification)

About TUMCREATE

TUMCREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies, and industry for the advancement of future technologies.

Our research program on post-quantum Security, QUASAR - QUANTUM SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES funded by Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF), is a collaborative effort between the Technical University Munich (TUM), Fraunhofer Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). At TUMCREATE, we will focus on developing an open and verifiable Quantum safe RISC-V processor platform as a foundation for the QUASAR program.

As part of the QUASAR team, you will work alongside renowned scientists in Integrated Circuit (IC) design, security, and quantum technologies.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher in FPGA Design and Verification. You will explore the integration and implementation of leading-edge post-quantum secure cryptographic algorithms on FPGA in an application context using a RISC-V processors. You will research design verification of security features such as Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) resistance of post-quantum secure cryptographic algorithms. You will be responsible in a team of IC designers for the verification of a RISC-V and for pre-manufacture testing it on FPGA.

This is a fixed term contract until March 2029.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform FPGA implementation of a post-quantum secure RISC-V processor core.
• Perform functional verification and test of the RISC-V based platform including accelerators for post-quantum secure cryptography.
• Research the design-time verification of hardware-security features such as side-channel analysis resistance considering the use-case of a post-quantum secure RISC-V processor platform.
• Collaborate with experts in IC design and security to enable leading-edge IC design.
• Write scientific manuscripts, contribute to project reports, and present findings at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Key Competencies

• Proven expertise in hardware security and/or FPGA design and/or design verification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex analytical results to multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.

Qualification Requirements

We are seeking for candidates with a

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fields with at least two years of experience in FPGA design, verification, or testing, or
• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields with focus on hardware security, digital or analog design, or
• PhD degree related to hardware security, embedded security, embedded systems or circuit design.
• Candidates expecting to fulfil one of these requirements within 2 months after application are welcome to apply.
• Publications in the domain of FPGA design or verification at premier conferences and in premier journals are considered a strong asset.

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive world-class research environment.
• Opportunities for scientific leadership for research fellows.
• The opportunity to pursue a PhD (awarded by the Technical University of Munich) for research associates with a master's degree.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Engagement with a leading international team addressing challenges in IC design for post-quantum security.

Applications

Please send your complete application, including cover letter (compulsory), CV, university transcripts to [Confidential Information].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to your application!