Connectionists: PhD student position in computational neuromechanical modeling, at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

[Auke Ijspeert]

      *PhD student position in computational neuromechanical modeling
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The Biorobotics laboratory (Biorob, https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/) at 
EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) has one open *PhD student position* in 
*computational neuromechanical modeling*. 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: 
https://actu.epfl.ch/news/salamanders-provide-a-model-for-spinal-cord-rege-3/

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.

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

*Requirements:*

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.

*How to apply for the position:*

Step 1: The position is only open to applicants who have been accepted 
by the EPFL doctoral school (see http://phd.epfl.ch/). The first step is 
therefore to fill the applications for one of the relevant EPFL doctoral 
programs  (e.g. robotics or computer science).

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.

Informal inquiries about the relevance of an application can be sent to 
auke.ijspeert at epfl.ch (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.

*Deadline and starting date: **The ideal starting date is September 
2023* (with some flexibility). Applications will be considered starting 
*from December 2022*, and then continuously until the positions are filled.

*Contact: *Information concerning the type of research carried out by 
the lab can be found at https://www.epfl.ch/labs/biorob/ . 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
www:http://biorob.epfl.ch            Email:Auke.Ijspeert at epfl.ch
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