Organization: Joint Lab "Wireless and Embedded System Design", Institute of Computer Science, University of Potsdam

Location: Building 70, An der Bahn 2, Golm, 14476 Potsdam

About Us:

The Joint Lab “Wireless and Embedded System Design” at the Institute of Computer Science of University of Potsdam brings together the scientific and practical competencies of the Leibniz-Institute IHP in Frankfurt (Oder), the Fraunhofer-Institute HHI in Berlin and the University of Potsdam's Computer Science. The Joint Lab aims to foster innovation through cutting-edge research and development in microelectronics and computational sciences.

Job Description:

We are looking for students from University of Potsdam. The selected intern will be tasked with modeling Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) using Python, with an aim to achieve over 85% accuracy on the N-MNIST dataset.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Spiking Neural Network (SNN) models based on the understanding of relevant biophysical mechanisms.
• Improving the performance of SNN by architecture and parameter optimization, targeting an accuracy of over 85% on the N-MNIST dataset.
• Paper reviews and presentations.

Requirements:

• Currently registered at University of Potsdam as a student, not have to be from Institute of Computer Science or Faculty of Science.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Basics of Neural Networks, particularly Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs).
• Basics of the visual pathway from eye to brain is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Duration and Compensation:

The start date and the duration of the internship are negotiable. This opportunity is fully funded by the BB-KI Chips project.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications for this position to dedong.zhaouuni-potsdampde. Please provide any relevant Python programming or Neural Network modeling experience.

Application Deadline:

The position will remain open until it’s filled.

Note:

For more information about the Joint Lab “Wireless and Embedded System Design”, visit:

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/cs/research-groups/joint-lab-wireless-and-embedded-system-design

https://www.ihp-microelectronics.com/joint-labs/universitaet-potsdam

For more information about the BB-KI Chips project, visit:

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/multimedia/projekte/anwendungen/bb-ki-chips