Postdoctoral researcher in fly neuroscience and robotics

EPFL; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stimulating international working environment

Competitive salary

Opportunity for state-of-the-art research

Zusammenfassung

EPFL in Lausanne is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher to work on an ERC funded project on insect limb motor control for bioinspired robotics. The ideal candidate will have strong computational and analytical skills, and a PhD or nearing completion in a relevant field.

This role includes participating in research analysis, publication of results, and educating PhD and master students. The position offers a stimulating international environment with competitive salary and excellent working conditions.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or nearing completion in a relevant field.
• Strong computational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Work on ERC funded project on insect motor control.
• Analyze and publish research results.
• Participate in PhD and master student supervision.

Kenntnisse

Experimental neuroscience

Computational neuroscience

Robotics

Analytical skills

Communication in English

Team spirit

Ausbildung

PhD or nearing completion

Jobbeschreibung

Mission

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher (W/M) to join our Neuroengineering Laboratory at EPFL 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. 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!

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
• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
• Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
• Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students

Information

• 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.
• Contact details for 3 referees.

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.

For any further information, please contact: [e-mail]

Contract Start Date: Novembre 1, 2026

Activity Rate: 100.00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: Up to 5 years

Reference: 2318