Connectionists: EPFL: Postdoc position in numerical models of human locomotion

[Auke Ijspeert]

Postdoc position in numerical models of human locomotion

https://biorob.epfl.ch/openings

The Biorobotics laboratory (Biorob, http://biorob.epfl.ch/) at EPFL 
(Lausanne, Switzerland) has one open postdoc position in numerical 
simulations of human locomotion. The goal of the project is to develop 
neuromechanical models of human locomotion, together with Stéphane 
Armand (gait analysis, University of Geneva) and Alexandros Kalousis 
(machine learning, University of applied sciences, Western Switzerland), 
in the framework of a collaborative Sinergia project funded by the Swiss 
National Science Foundation. The neuromechanical models will include 
numerical models of spinal cord circuits coupled to biomechanical 
simulations of the body. The purpose of the project is (1) to model 
pathological gaits resulting from motor impairments such as cerebral 
palsy, and (2) to compare and combine neuromechanical simulation and 
machine learning approaches for gait analysis. See 
https://biorob.epfl.ch/research/research-dynamical/simgait/ for some 
first results. The position is fully funded for 2 years.

EPFL is one of the leading Institutes of Technology in Europe and offers 
extremely competitive salaries and research infrastructure.

*Requirements:*

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong publication record in 
biomechanics and numerical modeling of locomotion.

An ideal candidate would have prior experience in:

  * Biomechanical models of human locomotion
  * Numerical models of human locomotion
  * Numerical models of neuromechanical systems
  * Programming in Python and C
  * Good communication and management skills are a plus. Fluency in oral
    and written English is required.

*How to apply for the position:*

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 referees. PDF files are preferred. The files 
should be sent to auke.ijspeert at epfl.ch

*Deadline and starting date:*

The*ideal starting date is this summer 2019* (but flexible). 
Applications are requested for*May 15 2019*, and will then be processed 
as they arrive until the position is closed.

*Contact:*

Information concerning the type of research carried out by the lab can 
be found at https://biorob.epfl.ch/ . You should send your application 
and any inquiry by email to auke.ijspeert at epfl.ch



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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
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