Dear CASPERites, *A Postdoctoral research position* is being advertised at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Section, in the area of digital signal processing using FPGAs and RF SoC devices. The two-year position is on a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded cryogenic detector project led by Prof. Tom Ray, focussing on MKID (microwave kinetic inductance detector) development. The MKIDs detector project aims to design, manufacture, and test large format arrays of MKIDs for optical/near-infrared astronomy & astrophysics, focussing on novel superconducting materials and next-generation readout solutions. The Astronomy and Astrophysics Section at DIAS comprises more than 35 researchers working on a range of topics including Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Optical/Near-IR astronomy, Star Formation, Solar Physics, Space Weather, and Magnetospheric Science.
*The role:* The primary role in this postdoctoral position will be programming the readout electronics for pulse-triggered photon-counting detection with MKIDs using the latest generation FPGAs and RF SoC chips. The candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of an RF-SoC-based digital channelization system, and astronomy signal processing pipeline for photon counting astronomy. Involvement in additional aspects of the project is possible, as well as mentoring of graduate students. The results obtained from the work will be published in the scientific literature, and there is funding for local and international travel to disseminate science results at conferences and workshops, and for collaborative visits. *Required candidate knowledge, skills and experience:* • Candidates should possess (or soon expect to possess) a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation-based Physics, or a closely related discipline. • Proficiency in FPGA programming and test, using VHDL, Verilog or Matlab-Simulink. • Proficiency in C/C++, Python programming. • A track record of publication in areas such as: Digital Signal Processing with FPGAs and/or Detector Readout Electronics. • Expertise in software programming and scientific data analysis. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to work independently and as part of a team. DIAS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified talented candidates of all genders and backgrounds. *Desirable candidate knowledge, skills and experience:* • Experience with the CASPER toolflow. • Astronomy data analysis and reduction. • Proficiency in GPU programming and test. *Further information:* Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by March 2, 2020. They should also arrange for three letters of reference to be provided separately by the same date. Applications, and submission enquiries should be sent to Ms Eileen Flood, (efl...@cp.dias.ie). Detailed enquiries regarding the project can be made to Prof Tom Ray ( t...@cp.dias.ie). Remuneration is based on the relevant SFI team member budget scales (see link below) and starting salary will depend on experience. https://www.dropbox.com/s/gz4tk8vx77vaigt/mkids_team_member_scales.pdf?dl=0 Included Benefits: This position benefits from generous Irish public service pension entitlements. -- =================================================== Dr Colm Bracken Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow Astronomy & Astrophysics Section School of Cosmic Physics Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies 31 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2 And Research Associate School of Physics and CRANN Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2 ==================================================== Tel: +353 1 4406656 ext 352 Email: cbrac...@cp.dias.ie <colm.brac...@ucd.ie> Follow my work on https://nuim.academia.edu/ColmBracken -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "casper@lists.berkeley.edu" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to casper+unsubscr...@lists.berkeley.edu. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/lists.berkeley.edu/d/msgid/casper/CAEx9wh9V85ht5rLjW7_44A-ubUaG4Y3nUrX%3D5GpbBVrRs1YJuQ%40mail.gmail.com.
