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PhD position in Neurorobotics

18 Jul 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University of Pavia
Department
Departement of Physiology
Research Field
Neurosciences » Neurophysiology
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Italy
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
30
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The post is launched by the Fit4MedRob PNRR project to support the generation of neurocontrollers for closed-loop simulation of brain functions. The core model is based on spiking neural networks that will be integrated into sensorimotor and cognitive control systems. The main scientific issue is about the impact of cellular and synaptic properties of the cerebellar network (studied in other sections of the same research center) on error correction and sensory prediction in simulated tasks. The controller will be used to simulate physiological and pathological states typical of neurological patients. The controller will also be considered to drive autonomous learning in real-robots.           

Requirements

Research Field
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

The researcher is required  a master degree level in engineering, better in the biomedical field. Knowledge in the physiological and neuroscience sectors is an added value. 

Specific Requirements

Programming skills, especially in the Python programming environment, are appreciated.

 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Pavia
Country
Italy
State/Province
Pavia
City
Pavia
Postal Code
27100
Street
Via Forlanini 6
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
Pavia
City
Pavia
Website
Street
Via Forlanini 6
Postal Code
27100
E-Mail
dangelo@unipv.it
Phone
+390382987606
Mobile Phone
+393489005464