September 2025 - Announce - lists.neuromorphs.net

Open Position: Head of the NIC Research Group at the Forschungszentrum Jülich
by Emre Neftci 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Dear Neuromorphs, Forschungszentrum Jülich is currently seeking an expert to fill the position of the head of John von Neumann Institute for Computing (NIC) Research Group (open rank). NIC's mission is to research, apply, and promote cutting-edge computing strategies, including methods of machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven modelling, energy-efficient technologies and ground-breaking technologies such as quantum computing or neuromorphic computing. For more information about the position, please see the job advertisement at https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2025-206 Please, feel free to forward this information to suitable candidates. Kind regards, Emre Neftci -- Prof. Dr. Emre Neftci Head of Peter Grünberg Institute 15 - Neuromorphic Software Ecosystems Forschungszentrum Jülich www.fz-juelich.de/pgi/PGI-15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Dr. Stephanie Bauer (stellv. Vorsitzende), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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MSCA PhD position at ULiege
by Alessio Franci 18 Sep '25

18 Sep '25

Dear neuromorphs, We have one MSCA PhD position (MSCA network ELEVATE https://www.elevate-dn.eu/) available at ULiege on neuromorphic edge intelligence: https://www.uliege.be/upload/docs/application/pdf/2025-09/job_vacancy_msca_… Looking forward to your applications and please feel free to share the call, Alessio -- Prof. Alessio Franci Assistant Professor Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Liege and WEL Research Institute Website <https://sites.google.com/site/francialessioac/home?authuser=0>, Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9kp_ackAAAAJ&hl=en>

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Vacancies at CogniGron/University of Groningen
by Paridaen, J.T.M.L. 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Dear neuromorphs, At the University of Groningen/CogniGron (the Netherlands), we currently have a vacancy for a Research Leader for our demonstrator programme at CogniGron: Research Leader CogniGron (1.0 FTE) (V25.0235) | Vacatures | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen <https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-0…> . The deadline for applying is 22/9/25. We also have 3 open PhD vacancies in the MSCA-REACT program: - PhD on the topic: Secure neuromorphic architectures <https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-0…> - PhD on the topic: Novel FeRAM/FeFET-based neuromorphic architectures <https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-0…> - PhD on the topic: Novel magneto-resistive random access memory-based neuromorphic architectures <https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-0…> Looking forward to your applications, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Best regards, Judith -- *Dr. Judith Paridaen* *Scientific Coordinator CogniGron* Groningen Cognitive Systems and Materials Center Faculty of Science and Engineering University of Groningen *Working days: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri* *Address: Bernoulliborg, Nijenborgh 9, 9747 AG Groningen * *Office: 5161.304* *CogniGron *> website <https://www.rug.nl/research/fse/cognitive-systems-and-materials/> > LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognigron/about/?viewAsMember=true> > Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/cognigron.bsky.social>

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NeuroPAC Bulletin: September 2025
by Bains, Sunny 11 Sep '25

11 Sep '25

[NeuroPAC-Black-1-300x51-1.png]<https://www.neuropac.info/> September 2025 Accelerating Research on Neuromorphic Perception, Action, and Cognition VIDEO> Open Neuromorphic Panel Discussion<https://www.neuropac.info/video/open-source-neuromorphic-research-infrastru…> [Sliders100925.001.png]<https://www.neuropac.info/video-category/?customize_changeset_uuid=d3883ecd…> See more neuromorphic engineering videos here<https://www.neuropac.info/video-category/> In the News Neurons Close the Loop from Insect Perception to Action<https://www.eetimes.com/podcasts/neurons-close-the-loop-from-insect-percept…> EE Times Current, 10 September 2025 Professor Barbara Webb from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland uses physical robots to validate neural mechanisms in crickets, ants, and bees. In this episode of Brains and Machines, she talks to Dr. Sunny Bains of University College London about her work. Discussion follows with Dr. Giulia D’Angelo from the Czech Technical University in Prague and Professor Ralph Etienne-Cummings of Johns Hopkins University... Neuromorphic computing: Mimicking the human brain for smarter AI<https://www.dqindia.com/opinion/neuromorphic-computing-mimicking-the-human-…> Dataquest, 29 August 2025 From Intel's Loihi to breakthroughs in memristors, neuromorphic computing offers potential breakthroughs with more energy-efficient, adaptive, and brain-like data processing capabilities that could change the way we build smarter and more sustainable AI. The first time I witnessed a child stack blocks, I felt like I was watching a miniature computer learn. She didn't plan the tower, she felt for balance… International Success: Austrian Research Partnership Sets New Standards in Neuromorphic Computing<https://www.silicon-austria-labs.com/en/press-downloads/details/internation…> SAL Silicon Austria Labs, 26 August 2025 Unlike classical computers, which process information in bits, the human brain uses short electrical impulses—known as spikes. What matters is the precise timing of these spikes, which carries the actual information. This timing-based representation allows the brain to transmit more complex information per signal compared to a digital bit, which can only be “0” or “1.” The intervals between… Researchers Unlock Faster Brain-Inspired Computing<https://quantumzeitgeist.com/researchers-unlock-faster-brain-inspired-compu…> Quantum Zeitgeist, 21 August 2025 The pursuit of energy-efficient computing inspired by the human brain increasingly focuses on harnessing the movement of magnetic domain walls, tiny boundaries within magnetic materials, as a means of processing information. Jeffrey Brock, Aleksandr Kurenkov, and Aleš Hrabec, at the Laboratory for Mesoscopic Systems at ETH Zurich, alongside Laura Heyderman and colleagues, now demonstrate a significant… “We’re building chips that think like the brain” — I got a front row seat to see how neuromorphic computing will transform your next smart device<https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/were-building-chips-that-think-like-the…> Tom's guide, 11 August 2025 For how powerful today’s “smart” devices are, they’re not that good at working smarter rather than working harder. With AI constantly connected to the cloud and the chip constantly processing tasks (even when the device is asleep), this leads to high power consumption, limited privacy, and the constant need for connectivity. Neuromorphic computing offers a radical alternative, but what is it?… Click for more News and Blogs ><https://www.neuropac.info/resources-3/news-and-blogs/> Jobs PhD position- Fast and Slow Learning with New Materials<https://services.ini.uzh.ch/admin/modules/uzh/announcements/jobs/122582> Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland When deploying an AI system into the real world, the data it operates on can be very different from the dataset it was trained on, because environmental conditions and/or task requirements shift over time. State-of-the-art systems struggle to adapt to such changes due to both hardware and algorithmic limitations. To overcome this, we propose separating the time scales of learning within tasks and across tasks into distinct but interacting learning mechanisms implemented on multi-core neuromorphic hardware…. Closing date: 01 November 2025 PhD position- Bridging Analog and Digital Design in Neuromorphic Systems<https://services.ini.uzh.ch/admin/modules/uzh/announcements/jobs/122589> Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland This project aims to bridge the gap between analog and digital approaches, combining the strengths of both. – At the physical level, sensory inputs will be processed using analog circuits with memristive devices, implementing sequence models that extract both short-term and long-term dynamics. – At the functional level, higher-order cognitive processes such as decision making, perception, and motor control will be carried out using digital circuits, leveraging the features extracted by the analog frontend. The successful candidate will explore this hybrid paradigm, working across device physics, circuit design, and computational models, with the goal of delivering architectures that combine the efficiency of analog computing with the flexibility and robustness of digital systems…. Closing date: 01 November 2025 PhD Position in Neuromorphic Brain-Computer Interface Design<https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc…> University of Southern Denmark (SDU) This PhD project focuses on designing and testing a fully integrated, 32-channel neuromorphic BCI system. The system will be designed to scale efficiently to much higher channel counts in the future…. Closing date: 30 September 2025 PhD Position in Neuromorphic Bioelectronics for Brain-Computer Interfaces: CMOS Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) for Neural Signal Processing<https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc…> University of Southern Denmark (SDU) PhD Position in Neuromorphic Bioelectronics for Brain-Computer Interfaces: CMOS Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) for Neural Signal Processing… Closing date: 20 September 2025 PhD Position in Neuromorphic Bioelectronics for Brain-Computer Interfaces: CMOS Design of Analog Front-End and Sensor Interfaces for Wearable Neuroprosthetics<https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc…> University of Southern Denmark (SDU) PhD Position in Neuromorphic Bioelectronics for Brain-Computer Interfaces: CMOS Design of Analog Front-End and Sensor Interfaces for Wearable Neuroprosthetics… Closing date: 20 September 2025 2-year Postdoc position on Spiking Neural Network (SNN) Algorithm Development for Seizure Detection and Prediction<https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc…> SDU, Denmark We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop high-accuracy algorithms for seizure detection…. Closing date: 20 September 2025 PhD position in CMOS design of SSM-based Spiking Neural Networks integrated with RISC-V<https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc…> University of Southern Denmark (SDU) The research aims to develop ultra-low-power computing chips that support spike-based processing and memory-efficient computation using SSMs, targeting edge-AI scenarios in wearables, robotics, or sensor networks…. Closing date: 20 September 2025 PhD position in CMOS chip design for State-Space Models in LLM acceleration<https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc…>University of Southern Denmark (SDU) PhD position in CMOS chip design for State-Space Models in LLM acceleration… Closing date: 20 September 2025 Professor in Machine Learning and AI<https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=14997> University of Surrey, Guildford, UK The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey is seeking to recruit a Professor in Machine Learning and AI with a focus on Large Machine Learning Models to expand our dynamic team of internationally recognised AI faculty and researchers. The candidate should have wide knowledge of the AI field and ideally experience of working with industry. The candidate must have a proven record of internationally recognised research contributions and leading significant research programmes in AI and Machine Learning…. Closing date: 30 September 2025 Click for list of Jobs ><https://www.neuropac.info/jobs/> Events September 2025 19 September Neuromorphic Computing Netherlands (NCN2025)<https://www.neuropac.info/event/neuromorphic-computing-netherlands-ncn2025/> TU Delft Prometheusplein 1, Delft, Netherlands We are excited to announce Neuromorphic Computing Netherlands 2025 (NCN2025), a one-day symposium bringing together researchers and professionals working on the future of brain-inspired computing. ? Date: September 19, 2025 ? Location: Auditorium, TU Delft Continue readingNeuromorphic Computing Netherlands (NCN2025)→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/neuromorphic-computing-netherlands-ncn2025/> 24 September - 26 September Neuromorphic Symposium 2025<https://www.neuropac.info/event/neuromorphic-symposium-2025/> Paris Paris, France We are delighted to welcome you to the Neuromorphic Symposium 2025, co-organized by Spin-Ion Technologies and NYU Paris. This international event will bring together researchers, engineers, and industry experts to Continue readingNeuromorphic Symposium 2025→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/neuromorphic-symposium-2025/> 24 September - 3 October MemrisTec Summer School 2025<https://www.neuropac.info/event/memristec-summer-school-2025/> Sevilla Sevilla, Spain Welcome to the fourth MemrisTec Summer School which is covering the topics of the research programme Memristive Devices Toward Smart Technical Systems. Memristors are nanoelectric devices capable of storage and computation. Continue readingMemrisTec Summer School 2025→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/memristec-summer-school-2025/> 29 September - 30 September Neuromorphic Tug-Of-War v2.0: Neuroscience and AI at different timescales<https://www.neuropac.info/event/neuromorphic-tug-of-war-v2-0-neuroscience-a…> Goethe University Max-Horkheimer-Straße 4, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Neuroscience has played a foundational role in shaping Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly by inspiring the development of Neuromorphic hardware. However, recent breakthroughs in AI, driven by Machine Learning (ML), have Continue readingNeuromorphic Tug-Of-War v2.0: Neuroscience and AI at different timescales→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/neuromorphic-tug-of-war-v2-0-neuroscience-a…> 29 September - 2 October Bernstein Conference<https://www.neuropac.info/event/bernstein-conference/> Goethe University Max-Horkheimer-Straße 4, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Each year the Bernstein Network invites the international computational neuroscience community to the annual Bernstein Conference for intensive scientific exchange. It has established itself as one of the most renowned Continue readingBernstein Conference→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/bernstein-conference/> October 2025 2 October Physical AI in care: Robotics at the edge of social intelligence<https://www.neuropac.info/event/physical-ai-in-care-robotics-at-the-edge-of…> StageOne Oerlikon Elias-Canetti-Strasse 146, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland This workshop brings together technology developers, academic researchers, and care practitioners to explore the promises and pitfalls of robotics in care. Through critical dialogue and practical insights, we examine how Continue readingPhysical AI in care: Robotics at the edge of social intelligence→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/physical-ai-in-care-robotics-at-the-edge-of…> 13 October - 16 October 8th International Conference on Memristive Materials, Devices & Systems (MEMRISYS 2025)<https://www.neuropac.info/event/8th-international-conference-on-memristive-…> Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) The Exchange, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Overview: MEMRISYS 2025 is the premier international forum on memristive technologies, covering memristive, memcapacitive, and meminductive devices, hybrid computing, and AI-enhanced systems. The conference will feature keynotes, technical sessions, and Continue reading8th International Conference on Memristive Materials, Devices & Systems (MEMRISYS 2025)→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/8th-international-conference-on-memristive-…> 24 October EdgeAI4R Workshop: Edge AI for Robotics, Emerging Technologies and Applications<https://www.neuropac.info/event/edgeai4r-workshop-edge-ai-for-robotics-emer…> Hangzhou International Expo Center No. 353, Benjing Avenue, Qianjiang Century City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Overview This workshop brings together experts from robotics, machine learning, computer engineering, and circuit design to explore the integration of edge AI into robotics. Through talks, panels, posters, and demos, Continue readingEdgeAI4R Workshop: Edge AI for Robotics, Emerging Technologies and Applications→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/edgeai4r-workshop-edge-ai-for-robotics-emer…> December 2025 8 December - 11 December EBRAINS Summit 2025<https://www.neuropac.info/event/ebrains-summit-2025/> Rue Bara 175, Brussels, Belgium ? EBRAINS Summit 2025 The EBRAINS Summit 2025 will take place from 8–11 December 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, technologists, and policymakers at the forefront of Continue readingEBRAINS Summit 2025→<https://www.neuropac.info/event/ebrains-summit-2025/> 11 December RC-TMLSE 2025: Neuromorphic Computing for Edge Intelligence workshop<https://www.neuropac.info/event/rc-tmlse-2025-neuromorphic-computing-for-ed…> Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi New Delhi, India The Neuromorphic Computing for Edge Intelligence Workshop, co-located with PReMI 2025 at IIT Delhi, invites original research contributions at the intersection of neuromorphic computing and edge AI. 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Two open PhD positions at INI Zurich
by Melika Payvand 10 Sep '25

10 Sep '25

Dear all, We have 2 PhD positions available at INI Zurich under the Marie-Curie Training Network, ELEVATE: https://www.elevate-dn.eu/, in collaboration with many amazing neuromorphs <https://www.elevate-dn.eu/index.php/academic-partners/>! :) PhD position- Fast and Slow Learning with New Materials https://services.ini.uzh.ch/admin/modules/uzh/announcements/jobs/122582 PhD position- Bridging Analog and Digital Design in Neuromorphic Systems https://services.ini.uzh.ch/admin/modules/uzh/announcements/jobs/122589 Looking forward to your applications and please feel free to spread the word! Melika ******************************************** Prof. Melika Payvand (she/her) Assistant Professor Institute of Neuroinformatics University of Zurich and ETH Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich Tel: +41 44 635 3068 Website <https://www.ini.uzh.ch/en/research/groups/EIS.html>| Zoom <https://ethz.zoom.us/my/mpayvand>

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Immediate Postdoc Opening at Morgan State University
by Onyema Osuagwu 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Dear Neuromorphs, We have an immediate opening for a PostDoc at Morgan State University in the Computation, Circuits, Cognition & Cybernetics Laboratory. Applicants with experience in any of the following areas of study will be given full consideration: - Neuromorphic Computing - NeuroAI - Quantum Computing - Computational Neuroscience and Brain-Machine Interfaces Applicants can reply to this email with their CV and potential start date. Sincerely, -- Dr. Onyema Osuagwu, Ph.D. <https://www.morgan.edu/electrical-and-computer-engineering/faculty-and-staf…> Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Assistant Director at the Cybersecurity Assurance & Policy (CAP <https://www.iotcream.com/staff-member/dr-osyema-osuagwu/>) Center Director, Computation, Circuits, Cognition, and Cybernetics (C4 <https://www.thec4lab.com/>) Laboratory Affiliated Faculty, Center for Brain Health and Applied Neuroscience Affiliated Faculty, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems Affiliated Member, Secure Signals and Systems (SSS <https://www.sssresearch.com/>) Research Group Morgan State University

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PhD and Postdoc positions in Denmark
by Farshad Moradi 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Dear Neuromorphs, We have 5 open PhD positions and one postdoc position at SDU, Denmark. Feel free to apply here https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc… Best regards -- Farshad Moradi

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Several PhD Positions at RWTH Aachen / Forshungszentrum Juelich
by Emre Neftci 01 Sep '25

01 Sep '25

Dear Neuromorphs, We have currently 3 open PhD positions on event-based algorithms and hardware-algorithm co-design. All positions are located in Aachen, Germany: 1 PhD Position - Algorithms for Hardware-Algorithm Co-Design (https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/stellenangebote/2025D-110) 2. PhD Position - Event-based teacher-student learning (https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/stellenangebote/2025D-099) 3. PhD Position - Synaptic Plasticity Rules for Few-Shot Event-based Reinforcement Learning (https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/stellenangebote/2025D-098) Kind regards, Emre Neftci -- Prof. Dr. Emre Neftci Head of Peter Grünberg Institute 15 - Neuromorphic Software Ecosystems Forschungszentrum Jülich www.fz-juelich.de/pgi/PGI-15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Dr. Stephanie Bauer (stellv. Vorsitzende), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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