Connectionists: PostDoc or research assistant for 9 months in Robotics at Technical University of Denmark

[Silvia Tolu]

Post-Doctoral fellow or Research Assistant in Neuro-robotics

A nine-months post-doctoral fellowship or research assistantship is available at the Department of

Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark. The position is in the research field

of neuro-robotics, where neuroscience and robotics intersect. The candidate will be part of a team

that is already involved in the framework of the EU Flagship Project “Human Brain Project” (HBP).

The position addresses research in neural computation for robotics systems.

Responsibilities and tasks

The purpose of the research assistant position is to explore new algorithms for real-time motor control

and motor learning of compliant robotic systems, mimicking brain computations and connections.

The focus will be on the design, programming and validation of different types of bio-inspired

architectures for adaptive control. The main objective is to implement an architecture, which is

capable to adapt to different robot system dynamics.

The successful candidate will explore the use of bio-inspired neural networks to control virtual robots

in the Neuro-Robotics Platform (NRP, https://neurorobotics.net) built within the Human Brain

Project subproject 10 “Neuro-robotics” and to transfer the results on a real robot. In the position, there

will be a focus on creating such real-time demonstrators.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a MSc in electrical engineering or related field. The candidate is required to

have expertise about robotics applications (hw and/or sw). Knowledge in either artificial intelligence

methods, computational neuroscience, neuromorphic programming, or the neuro-robotic platform of

the Human Brain Project is an advantage.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognised for the excellence of its research, education,

innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international

environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterised by collegial respect

and an academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional

Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is

nine months with the possibility of extension.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Assistant Professor Silvia Tolu, stolu at elektro.dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Electrical Engineering on www.elektro.dtu.dk.

Application procedure

Please e-mail your application no later than 1st June 2019. Applications must be submitted as one

PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)

• CV

• Diploma (MSc)


Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.


All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are

encouraged to apply.

The Automation and Control group performs research and teaching in automation technology, control

theory and robotics at DTU. The group has about 35 affiliated researchers and other employees.

Please read more about the Automation and Control group on www.aut.elektro.dtu.dk.

The Department of Electrical Engineering is the central department at the Technical University of

Denmark within electrical and biomedical engineering. Including PhD students we have a total of

270 staff members. It is our goal to ensure research and engineering training at the highest

international level. The department is organised into seven sections and a number of cross

professional centres. Please read more about the Department of Electrical Engineering on

www.elektro.dtu.dk.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and

scientific advice. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions

that meet the demands of society; and our 11,000 students are being educated to address the

technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating

globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.



Best regards / Med Venlig Hilsen<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/med_venlig_hilsen>,<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/med_venlig_hilsen>

Silvia Tolu

Assistant Professor, PhD
Researcher in Bio-Inspired Robotics

Automation and Control Group
Department of Electrical Engineering
Technical University of Denmark
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Richard Petersens Plads
Building 326, room 110
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Direct +45 45253928
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