PhD Fellow in Neuromorphic Robotics & Brain-Inspired Control

Fundação Champalimaud; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon is offering a full-time Fellowship position aimed at PhD students within the Marie‑Curie Doctoral Network (ELEVATE). The role focuses on computational neuroscience and the development of neural controllers for robotic systems.

Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong coding skills in machine learning frameworks. The Fellowship includes opportunities to publish research and participate in international conferences, providing a stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills and experience with machine learning frameworks are essential.
• Must be able to think creatively and analytically across disciplines.
• Good English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop neural network controllers for robotic systems.
• Explore neuromorphic implementations and contribute to research publications.
• Participate in training networks and international conferences.

Skills

Coding skills for programming neural networks

Machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Jax)

Analytical thinking

Collaborative work

Communication skills in English

Education

Master's degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon is offering a full-time Fellowship position aimed at PhD students within the Marie‑Curie Doctoral Network (ELEVATE). The role focuses on computational neuroscience and the development of neural controllers for robotic systems.

Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong coding skills in machine learning frameworks. The Fellowship includes opportunities to publish research and participate in international conferences, providing a stimulating work environment.