Postdoctoral researcher in fly neuroscience and robotics — EPFL
- Lieu
- Lausanne
- Contrat
- full-time
- Publié
- il y a 43 jours
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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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 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 A stimulating and international working environment
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
- 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.
- For any further information, please contact: [email protected] Contract Start Date : Novembre 1, 2026
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
- 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
- A stimulating and international working environment
- Informations
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