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<p>The Biorobotics laboratory (Biorob, <a
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
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 postdoc position in
computational neuroscience and modeling of salamander locomotor
circuits. The position is part of the Salamandra project, a
Synergy grant funded by the ERC that started in September 2021,
together with Prof. Andras Simon (Karolinska Institute, 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>
<br>
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
likely be based on integrate-and-fire neuron models, but other
models could also be investigated (e.g. rate-based). The position
is fully funded for 2 years (and can be extended to 4 years in
total).<br>
<br>
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 should have a Ph.D. and a strong publication record in
computational neuroscience. An ideal candidate would have prior
experience in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Numerical models of oscillatory (spinal) circuits</li>
<li>Movement and locomotion control</li>
<li>Integrate-and-fire neural models (or similar neuron models)</li>
<li>Good management skills are a plus. Fluency in oral and written
English is required.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>How to apply for the position:</b></p>
<p>Postdoctoral applications should consist of a motivation letter
(explaining why you are interested in the project, and why you
feel qualified for it), a full CV, two or three relevant
publications, and the email addresses of two or more referees. PDF
files are preferred. Please send your application and any inquiry
by email to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch" moz-do-not-send="true">auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch.
</a><br>
<br>
Information concerning the type of research carried out by the lab
can be found at <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/" moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/</a>
.</p>
<p><b>Deadline and starting date:</b></p>
<p>Applications are requested starting from now<strong></strong>,
and will then be processed as they arrive until the position is
closed. The ideal starting date is <strong>early 2022</strong>
(with some flexibility). </p>
<p><b>Contact:</b></p>
<p>Information concerning the type of research carried out by the
lab can be found at <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/</a>
. You should send your application and any inquiry by email to <a
href="mailto:auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" moz-do-not-send="true">auke.ijspeert@epfl.ch</a></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 moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:Auke.Ijspeert@epfl.ch" moz-do-not-send="true">Auke.Ijspeert@epfl.ch</a>
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