1 PhD in Multi-core Platforms in Netherlands | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

The Computer Engineering Lab actively participates in the ALMARVI project (Algorithms, Design Methods, and Many-Core Execution Platform for Low-Power Massive Data-Rate Video and Image Processing), an EU-wide consortium consisting of more than 15 industrial and academic partners. ALMARVI aims at providing a cross-domain, many-core platform solution, system software stack, tool chain, and adaptive algorithms that will enable massive data-rate image/video processing with high energy efficiency.

This PhD position will contribute to the development of a multicore platform consisting of off-the-shelf components, such as CPUs and GPUs, as well as custom-made hardware using FPGAs dedicated for high-quality image/video processing applications. Furthermore, various applications will be investigated for their suitability for acceleration on these multicore platforms.

The work will involve low-level hardware analysis of the performance and power consumption of different system components and the accurate modelling of these parameters based on the operational conditions of the system. The models developed will subsequently be used to predict and manage hardware resources to achieve an optimal system-wide behaviour for the target applications.

Requirements

The candidate should have an MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with a specialisation in Computer Engineering and an affinity for computer architecture research and hardware design. Experience in resource management is an asset. Additionally, the candidate should have excellent spoken and written communication skills as well as programming skills (C, C++, VHDL, etc.).

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

Organisation

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Department

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science

The research mission of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is to contribute to the advancement of science, engineering, and design in the broad fields of autonomous, distributed systems and information analysis and interaction.

The Computer Engineering Lab performs research in a broad range of topics ranging from computer arithmetic and computer architecture to compiler construction, and focuses on embedded systems as well as high performance computing without losing sight of future and emerging technologies.