ICNS Research Associate in Neuromorphic Vision Systems

Company: The University of Manchester
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will design and implement neuromorphic vision systems, spanning theory, algorithm optimization, and hardware realization. You will collaborate across neuroscience, engineering, and computer science to build models capable of learning, storing, and detecting patterns, and contribute to demonstrator applications that showcase impact. You will advance the university’s research output through data analysis, publications, and dissemination, while helping identify new directions and draft proposals. This opportunity combines cutting-edge research with cross-functional collaboration in a supportive, flexible environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • market leading Pension scheme
  • health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • excellent starting annual leave entitlement
  • bank holidays
  • hybrid working arrangements
  • employee discounts

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement neuromorphic vision systems across theory, optimization, and hardware
  • Develop functional models for learning, storage, and pattern detection
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in neuroscience, engineering, and computer science
  • Develop demonstrator applications to illustrate practical impact
  • Contribute to research output via data analysis, publications, and dissemination
  • Identify new research directions and assist in proposal preparation for independent and collaborative projects

Key requirements

  • collaborative mindset
  • effective communication
  • initiative and self-motivation
  • neuromorphic vision systems
  • theory of pixel operation
  • processing algorithm optimization

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Posted: October 10th, 2026