Apply Now! 15 PhD Positions Available (Deadline January 26)

Funded by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie ITN Programme, the MANIC network offers 15 high level fellowships for joint research on new materials for cognitive applications. The most talented and motivated students will be selected for advanced multidisciplinary research training, preferably starting July 2020.

How to Apply

You may apply for a position until 26 January 2020, 23:59 (CET) via the online application form. The online application form will be available until 26 January 2020, 23:59 (CET)

Please read the Guide for Applicants to ensure that you fulfil all requirements before submitting your application.

Important! For some host institutions, a two-step application procedure is applicable. We strongly recommend to check the information per position on our website.

Only applications that are complete and submitted before the application deadline via the website will be considered.

About the Research

The scientific aim of MANIC is to synthesize materials that can function as networks of neurons and synapses by integrating conductivity, plasticity and self-organization. Successes in deep learning show that the paradigm of neuromorphic computing is very attractive. However, current technology is based on the Turing/von Neumann architecture, requiring extensive communication and an excessive amount of energy for computing. The human brain performs pattern recognition tasks with a fraction of the power needed by supercomputers for similar tasks. In this multidisciplinary project, new (memristic) materials and architectures for neuromorphic computing will be investigated in order to develop materials that can learn.