A three-months research assistantship is available at the Department of Electrical Engineering at the
Technical University of Denmark. The research assistant position is in the research field of neurorobotics,
where neuroscience and robotics intersect. The candidate will be part of a team that is
already involved in the framework of the EU Flagship Project “Human Brain Project” (HBP). The
position addresses research in neural computation for robotics systems.
Responsibilities and tasks
The purpose of the research assistant position is to explore new algorithms for real-time motor
control and motor learning of compliant robotic systems, mimicking brain computations and
connections. The focus will be on the design, programming and validation of different types of bioinspired
architectures for adaptive control. The main objective is to implement an architecture,
which is capable to adapt to different robot system dynamics.
The successful candidate will explore the use of spiking neural networks on dedicated
neuromorphic hardware (e.g., SpiNNaker board) to control real or virtual robots in the Neurorobotics
Platform (NRP, https://neurorobotics.net) built within the Human Brain Project subproject
10 ”Neuro-robotics.” In the position, there will be a focus on creating such real-time demonstrators.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a MSc in electrical engineering or related field. The candidate is required to
have expertise about neural networks, computational neuroscience, and in robotic applications (hw
and/or sw). Candidates without such experience will not be considered for the position. Experience
on programming the Neuromorphic chip SpiNNaker, the Neuro-robotic Platform of the Human
Brain Project, and knowledge about modular robotics is advantageous.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognised for the excellence of its research,
education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an
international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterised by
collegial respect and an academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional
Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is
three month with the possibility of extension.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Postdoc Silvia Tolu, stolu@elektro.dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Electrical Engineering on www.elektro.dtu.dk.
Application procedure
Please e-mail your application no later than 15th October 2018. Applications must be submitted as
one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. The file must include:
• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (MSc)
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background
are encouraged to apply.
The Automation and Control group performs research and teaching in automation technology,
control theory and robotics at DTU. The group has about 35 affiliated researchers and other
employees. Please read more about the Automation and Control group on www.aut.elektro.dtu.dk.
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Denmark within electrical and biomedical engineering. Including PhD students we have a total of
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international level. The department is organised into seven sections and a number of cross
professional centres. Please read more about the Department of Electrical Engineering on
www.elektro.dtu.dk.
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