Postdoctoral researcher in fly neuroscience and robotics — EPFL

NouveauCHF 60 500 - 91 500

EPFL · Lausanne (VD)

Categoria: Ricerca Contratto: full-time Salario: CHF 60 500 - 91 500

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Lieu: Lausanne
Contrat: full-time
Publié: il y a 2 jours

SalaireCHF 60 500 - 91 500

Vue d’ensemble du poste

Mission We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher (W/M) to join our Neuroengineering Laboratory at EPFL ( https://go.epfl.ch/ramdya/ ) to work on an ERC funded project aiming to reverse-engineer insect limb motor control for bioinspired robotics.

The main focus of this project is how neural circuits in the motor system of the fly, Drosophila melanogaster, orchestrate limb movements and autonomous behavior in complex environments.

Specifically, we are looking for Postdoctoral scientists to perform microscopy-based neural recordings in behaving flies, computational analysis, and, if interested, neuromechanical simulations or robots driven by connectome-constrained artificial neural networks.

Mission We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher (W/M) to join our Neuroengineering Laboratory at EPFL ( https://go.epfl.ch/ramdya/ ) to work on an ERC funded project aiming to reverse-engineer insect limb motor control for bioinspired robotics.
The main focus of this project is how neural circuits in the motor system of the fly, Drosophila melanogaster, orchestrate limb movements and autonomous behavior in complex environments.
Main duties and responsibilities
Working on a ERC funded project aiming to reverse-engineer insect limb motor control for bioinspired robotics.

Responsabilités principales

Main duties and responsibilities
Working on a ERC funded project aiming to reverse-engineer insect limb motor control for bioinspired robotics.
The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities Analysis and publication of results
Build a strong network in the field of research
Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision Profile PhD (or nearing completion of)
Background in experimental neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and/or robotics Strong computational and analytical skills
Strong publication record (relative to your career stage)
Independent, creative, and solution-oriented
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Strong motivation to explore new research domains Good team spirit We offer A stimulating and international working environment

Processus de candidature

Candidates from outside the field of neuroscience are encouraged to apply, but must be curious, persistent, and passionate to delve into the mysteries of the brain!
Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:
A brief cover letter outlining your research interests and why you want to join the lab (pdf, up to 1 page). And in one PDF: A CV with a publication list.

Contacts

For any further information, please contact: [email protected] Contract Start Date : Novembre 1, 2026 Activity Rate : 100.00 Contract Type: CDD Duration: Up to 5 years Reference: 2318

Détails supplémentaires

details for 3 referees.
The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities Analysis and publication of results
Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision Profile PhD (or nearing completion of)
Background in experimental neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and/or robotics Strong computational and analytical skills
Strong motivation to explore new research domains Good team spirit We offer A stimulating and international working environment
Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:
A brief cover letter outlining your research interests and why you want to join the lab (pdf, up to 1 page). A CV with a publication list.
Contact details for 3 referees.

Notes et contenu original

The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities
Analysis and publication of results
Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision Profile
PhD (or nearing completion of)
Background in experimental neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and/or robotics
Strong computational and analytical skills
Strong motivation to explore new research domains
Good team spirit We offer
A stimulating and international working environment
Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.

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