Job reference: SAE-030473
Salary: Grade 6: £37,694 - £46,049, Grade 7: £47,389 - £58,225
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Computer Science
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 02/02/2026
Contract Duration: 24 Months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

Job Description


About the Role

The University of Manchester's new International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems is hiring a Post Doctoral Research Associate or Fellow for a 2-year full-time role in Neuromorphic Systems (Mixed-Signal IC Design) Ideal candidates have Specialist Knowledge in Neuromorphic Engineering, with experience in designing and testing Mixed Mode IC systems, working with and/or developing neuromorphic hardware in particular Integrated Circuits along with a strong publication record. Position level is commensurate on experience, and we are actively encouraging applications to both levels. Applicants should also present a clear plan for securing external research funding when relevant.

The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) is a new research centre in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, under the leadership of Professor André van Schaik, one of the pioneers of the field of Neuromorphic Engineering. ICNS collaborates across the departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Centre is focused on applied research in neuromorphic systems across three pillars: sensors, algorithms, and platforms, and will collaborate closely with its partner ICNS at Western Sydney University, which was also established by Professor van Schaik.


What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers


As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.


For enquiries on vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Andre Vanschaik

Email: andre.vanschaik@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.


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