Scientific Director: Hardware-Software Co-Design for AIimec’sAIDepartment, hosted in theISSAExpertiseCenter,developsadvanced AI solutionsinvolvingAI models, algorithms, implementations,sensorsandhardwareforsmall scaleedgeup to large scaledistributedandhybridhardware architectures.The applications domains are diverse,rangingfrom AI forsemiconductorprocesses and novel chiparchitectures,toapplications inautomotivehealth, and aerospaceapplications.We tacklethese challengeswithSW-HW-Technology co-optimizationapproachtoensure the acceleration andcompetitivenessofimec’sR&D cycle.Join usif youlove tolead and inspireour expert teams in building world class AI knowledge and applying it to accelerateimec'ssemiconductor R&D.Help uspush the boundaries of AIcompute, collaborating with industry leaders, and helping to develop the next generation ofAI algorithms& systems& technologies.What you will doBecomingpart of the DepartmentseniorR&D leadership team,youcontribute to buildingimec'sstrategic roadmaps by connecting your and your team's AI insights toimec'ssemiconductor R&D for various market sectors.You'rethe key interface to cultivate algorithmic understanding and propagate the importance of thisexpertiseto steer our technology roadmaps.With your unparalleled ability in predicting future algorithmic trends, you steer our scientific roadmap and strategic direction for the next 5-10 years. You ensure that we have the right vision to intersect our entire semiconductor technology stack (spanning architecture & design innovations over novel integration techniques to the introduction of new devices enabled by novel material and process innovations) with algorithmic trends you are forecasting in the right timing window with the right choice of technology options.You elevate the AI teams to new technological heights embodied by your thought leadership and presence in the AI research field.You foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You nurture & grow collaborations not only within imec but also with academic groups to strengthenimec'sresearch portfolio.You lead and inspire our AI expert teams in building world class AI & algorithm knowledge and applying it to accelerateimec'ssemiconductor R&D for Compute Technologies & Systems, Health, Automotive, Industry & Consumer applications.You follow up on progress within research projects and communicate the accomplished / in-process work to internal and externalstakeholdersadaptingdirections where needed.What we do for youWe offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.Who you arePh.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field with a main focus on state-of-the-art algorithm development in the field of AI and beyond.You havedeepunderstanding of AI & Algorithms andcomputesystems.You haveat least 15 years of experience inthis domain after graduation.Youpossesssolid knowledge of how Algorithmic performance is influenced by underlying choices in the technology stack to interface effectively with peers leading otherexpertisecenters across our technology stack.You have a passion for achieving excellence and a proventrack recordof leading high-performing scientific teams to push the boundaries of innovation.Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively within a matrix organization. Youconnectpeople andexpertise.You are an inspirational leader and team player with stellar communication skills.You are comfortable with autonomy,navigateuncertaintywith ease, and consistently bring clarity to ambiguous situations.Havinga strong scientificoutputtrack record, including high impact publications,patents,or equivalents,is a big plus.Job detailsTitleScientific Director: Hardware-Software Co-Design for AIThe combination of our widely acclaimed leadership in microchip technology and profound software and ICT expertise is what makes us unique.
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