Course Title & Section

Principles and Applications of VLSI Design (ELG4137) – Section: A

Posting Details

- Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)
- Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course
- Supervisor name (if known): E. Gad
- Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/22
- Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/05
- Number of positions: 2
- Work Start Date: January 01, 2027
- Work End Date: April 30, 2027
- Total Work Hours: 130
- Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)
- Method of Delivery: IN PERSON
- Language of Work: Anglais | English

Nature of Work

- Grading homework assignments.
- Coaching students in the labs.
- Troubleshooting simulation tools problems.
- Exam proctoring.
- Solving problems in Tutorial sessions.
- Conduct Tutorials on VHDL and Verilog.

Minimum Requirements

- Must have experience with CADENCE tools especially VIRTUOSO, CALIBRE, ASSURA, SPECTRE.
- Must have experience with SYNOPSYS VCS.
- Must have expereince with SYNPOSYS HSPICE.
- Must have strong knowledge and be able to teach the Verilog and VHDL languages.
- Must be ready for an interview if considered for this position and respond to technical questions related to VLSI circuits(e.g. CMOS inverter proragation delay, etc.).
- Must be available during the Tutorial or lab times (No Excuses).

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed this course, or its equivalent, and its prerequisite(s) with a mark of A or higher.

NOTE: le nombre de postes et le nombre d'heures offertes sont tous deux assujettis aux inscriptions finales dans ce cours.

NOTE: Please note that the number of hours and positions offered may vary due to enrolments in that course.

Additional Information and/or Comments





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Advantages

- The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.

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