Connectionists: Open PhD positions on Brain-Computer Interaction at IDIAP

[Jose del R. Millan]

The Idiap research institute (http://www.idiap.ch) seeks *several* PhD students
in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) to work in the team of Prof.
José del R. Millán (http://people.epfl.ch/jose.millan).

The doctoral student will work in the framework of European and Swiss projects
related to the development of noninvasive brain-actuated devices in areas
ranging from communication to neuroprostheses, and from interaction to rehabilitation.
Projects aim at developing practical BCI technology, but will also investigate
basic questions such as online adaptation, cognitive processes, multimodal
signal fusion, and brain-robot interaction.

The successful candidate will hold a masters degree (or equivalent) in computer
science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
She or he should have good background in statistical machine learning, signal
processing, EEG analysis, human-machine interaction, and/or intelligent/adaptive
robotics. Excellent programming skills are a must.

Selected candidates will become doctoral students at the EPFL (Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology Lausanne, http://www.epfl.ch). The positions will
remain open until suitable candidates are found. Starting date is November
1, 2008, or at the earliest convenience afterwards.

Interested candidates should apply through the Idiap online recruitment
system http://jobs.idiap.ch and send the requested material.

*About Idiap*
Idiap is an independent, non-profit research institute recognized and supported
by the Swiss Government, and affiliated with the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale
de Lausanne (EPFL). It is located in the town of Martigny in Valais, a scenic
region in the south of Switzerland, surrounded by the highest mountains
of Europe, and offering exciting recreational activities, including hiking,
climbing and skiing, as well as varied cultural activities. It is within
close proximity to Geneva and Lausanne. Although Idiap is located in the
French part of Switzerland, English is the working language. Free French
lessons are provided.

Idiap offers competitive salaries and conditions at all levels in a young,
dynamic, and multicultural environment. Idiap is an equal opportunity employer
and is actively involved in the "Advancement of Women in Science" European
initiative. The Institute seeks to maintain a principle of open competition
(on the basis of merit) to appoint the best candidate, provides equal opportunity
for all candidates, and equally encourage both genders to apply.

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Prof. Dr. José del R. Millán
Idiap Research Institute
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Centre du Parc. Av. des Prés-Beudin 20.
1920 Martigny. Switzerland
Tel: +41-27-7217.770   Fax: +41-27-7217.712
jose.millan at idiap.ch
http://people.epfl.ch/jose.millan