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<h3
id="phd-student-position-in-neural-network-modeling-of-insect-limb-control"><b>PhD
student position in computational neuromechanical modeling<br>
</b></h3>
<p>The Biorobotics laboratory (Biorob, <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>)
at EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) has one open <b>PhD student
position</b> in <b>computational neuromechanical modeling</b>.
The position is part of the ERC Synergy Salamandra project that
started 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></p>
<p>The goals of the position are (i) to develop numerical models of
the musculoskeletal system of the salamander (and other related
animals), (ii) to develop models of the physical interactions of
the simulated bodies with water and ground environments, and (iii)
to simulate neurons that relay proprio- and exteroception to
locomotor circuits (together with computational neuroscientists in
the team). 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 modeling and physics-based simulations, e.g. in
computer science, mechanical engineering, 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 animal and robot
locomotion.</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/" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
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 (e.g. robotics or computer science).</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"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" 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><b>The ideal starting date is September 2023</b>
(with some flexibility). Applications will be considered starting
<strong>from December 2022</strong>, and then continuously until
the positions are filled.</p>
<p><b>Contact: </b>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>
. You should send your application and any inquiry by email to: <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></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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