Patronat del Departament d'Enginyeria Electrònica

Data de publicació:
16-10-2024 08:07:13

Títol de l'oferta:
EEL-UPC- Pre-doctoral position

Nom de l'empresa:
Dep. Eng. Electrònica- UPC

Persona de contacte:
Mariano López-García

Adreça de correu electrònic:
mariano.lopez@upc.edu

Telèfon de contacte:

Descripció de l'oferta:
A pre-doctoral position (PhD student) is available for a researcher in the Department of Electronic Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain, to work on a project aimed at implementing cryptographic post-quantum algorithms and biometric recognition systems on FPGAs and RISC-V microprocessors. This research project is funded by Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. We invite applications from creative and enthusiastic individuals interested in joining our research group for a 4-year PhD studentship. The studentship commences in January 2025 or before, once the recruitment process is finished. The salary is 24.600¤ first year; second and remaining years 30.200¤. There is an extra-bonus of 7.000¤ for short research internships in international universities. To set an appointment for an interview, queries relating to your application or the application process, please contact Prof. Mariano López-García via email mariano.lopez@upc.edu attaching your CV. Applications should be submitted before 27th of October, 2024, at 14:00h. Apply online clicking on the following link: https://rdi.upc.edu/ca/financament/carrera-investigadora/r1/ajuts-formacio-de-doctors-2024/ajuts-formacio-de-doctors-2024

Tasques a desenvolupar:
A 4-year contract is offered for the completion of a doctoral thesis in the Electronic Engineering department of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. The subject of the doctoral thesis will focus on one or more of the objectives proposed in the research project, namely: - Integration of RISC-V microprocessor on FPGA and interconnection of specific hardware modules. - Development of hardware accelerators for biometric identification compatible with RISC-V. - Design of hardware accelerators for post-quantum cryptography adaptable to RISC-V. Application on the McEliece and Cristals-Kyber algorithms. - Proposals for the integration of biometric and cryptographic systems aimed at the protection of biometric templates and key generation.

Requisits dels candidats:
Applicants must have at least a Master?s degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics or Physics. Previous experience and knowledge on VHDL, FPGAs and microprocessor design is desirable but not compulsory.