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The Biorobotics laboratory (Biorob, <a
href="https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob" moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/</a>)
at EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) has one open <b>PhD student
position</b> in <b>computational neuroscience and modeling of
salamander spinal locomotor circuits</b>. The position is part of
the ERC Synergy Salamandra project that will start in September
2021, together with Prof. Andras Simon (KI Sweden) and Prof. Dimitri
Ryczko (U. Sherbrooke, Canada). See some info here: <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://actu.epfl.ch/news/salamanders-provide-a-model-for-spinal-cord-rege-3/"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://actu.epfl.ch/news/salamanders-provide-a-model-for-spinal-cord-rege-3/</a><br>
<p>The goals of the position are (i) to develop numerical models and
simulations of the locomotor circuits in the spinal cord of the
salamander, (ii) to analyze their dynamics when coupled to a
simulated mechanical model of the body (interactions between
central and peripheral mechanisms), and (iii) to investigate
their regenerative properties after spinal cord lesions. The
models will be based on integrate-and-fire neuron models. The
positions are fully funded for 4 years.</p>
<p>EPFL is one of the leading Institutes of Technology in Europe and
offers extremely competitive salaries and research infrastructure.</p>
<p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
<p>Candidates need to have a Master degree in a field related to
computational neuroscience, e.g. in computer science,
neuroscience, or physics. The ideal candidate for this position
should have a strong numerical modeling background, good
programming skills, good math background (e.g. in dynamical
systems), and interest in locomotion and robotics.</p>
<p id="how-to-apply-for-the-position"><strong>How to apply for the
position:</strong></p>
<p>Step 1: The position is only open to applicants who have been
accepted by the EPFL doctoral school (see <a
href="http://phd.epfl.ch/" moz-do-not-send="true">http://phd.epfl.ch/</a>).
The first step is therefore to fill the applications for one of
the relevant EPFL doctoral programs in neuroscience, or related
fields (e.g. computer science or robotics).</p>
<p>Step 2: In parallel to step 1, or once accepted by one of the
doctoral programs (please specify which doctoral program and the
date of acceptance), the application to the position should be
sent by email to Prof. Auke Ijspeert and consist of a motivation
letter (explaining why you are interested in the project, and why
you feel qualified for it) and a copy of the doctoral program
application.</p>
<p>Informal inquiries about the relevance of an application can be
sent to <a href="mailto:auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch"
moz-do-not-send="true">auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch</a> (e.g. before or
while submitting an application to the doctoral school), but
responses can be slow because of a heavy schedule and a filled
mail box.</p>
<p id="deadline-and-starting-date"><strong>Deadline and starting
date:</strong></p>
<b>The ideal starting date is September 2021</b> (with some
flexibility). Applications will be considered starting <strong>from
May 31 2021</strong>, and then continuously until the positions
are filled. <br>
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<p><b>Instructions to apply</b> can be found here: <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/openings/"
moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/openings/</a></p>
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<p>Best regards,</p>
<p>Auke Ijspeert</p>
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Prof Auke Jan Ijspeert
Biorobotics Laboratory
EPFL-STI-IBI-BIOROB, ME D1 1226, Station 9
EPFL, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
CH 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Office: ME D1 1226 Tel: +41 21 693 2658 Fax: +41 21 693 3705
www: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://biorob.epfl.ch" moz-do-not-send="true">http://biorob.epfl.ch</a> Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Auke.Ijspeert@epfl.ch" moz-do-not-send="true">Auke.Ijspeert@epfl.ch</a>
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