Associate Professor in Integrated Circuits for Edge Computing

SDU Microelectronics, part of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering (TEK), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in Integrated Circuits for Edge Computing.

We are looking for a researcher to strengthen our research and teaching in integrated circuits for edge computing, with emphasis on energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal CMOS design, open-source chip design methodologies, and hardware accelerators for edge AI, including neuromorphic and near-sensor processing. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research profile, contribute to teaching, and attract external funding. The position is available from October 1, 2026, and the start date will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Research Focus Areas

Applicants should have strong experience in integrated circuit design for edge computing, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Analog and mixed-signal CMOS IC design: data converters, sensor interfaces, references, and power management for energy-constrained devices
• Open-source chip design methodologies: open-source EDA tools, open PDKs, reproducible IC design flows, and design automation
• Hardware accelerators for edge AI: domain-specific, neuromorphic, and near-sensor architectures, including RTL design and digital implementation
• Analog-digital co-design and mixed-signal SoC integration
• Design and validation flow: layout and physical design, FPGA and ASIC prototyping, multi-project wafer runs, and measurement

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to research-based teaching and supervision at Bachelor and Master level in areas such as analog and CMOS circuit design, mixed-signal systems and data converters, open-source chip-design flows, digital design and HDLs, and hardware for accelerators, embedded systems, and edge AI, including design laboratories and project-based courses. Thesis supervision and international training courses in edge and open-source chip design are also part of the role.

What We Offer

At SDU Microelectronics, you will join a research environment with strong expertise in integrated circuits and electronic systems, with freedom to develop independent research directions, access to infrastructure for ASIC design, prototyping, and testing, and support for external funding activities.

Qualification Requirements for Associate Professor

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Have an established, independent research record with publications at an international level
• Have documented teaching qualifications and the ability to contribute to curriculum development
• Be able to teach and supervise within IC design, including analog/mixed-signal CMOS, open-source chip-design flows, and hardware for edge AI
• Have experience with, or a clear plan for, attracting external research funding

Workplace Description

SDU Microelectronics is a research and teaching environment focusing on integrated circuits and electronic systems, covering the path from design concepts and architecture to prototyping, validation, and system integration.

The unit is located at SDU’s main campus in Odense, in the centre of a strong technology ecosystem and with close connections to academic and industrial partners.

Read more: SDU Microelectronics (SDU)

Further Information

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Farshad Moradi, [email protected]

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.

Application

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include: 

• Motivated application
• Curriculum vitae
• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation)
• Complete list of publications
• Up to five most relevant peer-reviewed publications
• Teaching Portfolio documenting teaching, learning, and supervision qualifications and approach. Any format is acceptable; see the Faculty's teaching portfolio page for inspiration.
• Research plan
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file). 

The application deadline is August 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM/23:59 (CET/CEST) 

Assessment and Selection Process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation. Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Employment terms

Appointment as an associate professor is permanent, and the preferred start date is from October 1, 2026. 

Employment as an associate professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level as well as scientific and teaching qualifications commensurate with the position as an associate professor. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state including the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for associate professor as described therein. 

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements. As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process. SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary. Further information on salary and taxation. 

Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes its staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, is subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position(s).

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.