Postdoc in Neurocomputing Applications - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The post doc position is funded by the EU FET H2020 project “The Human Brain Project” (HBP, SGA3), and addresses research in event-based vision and neuronal computation for robotic systems. The successful candidate will explore the use of spiking sensors and algorithms, ideally on dedicated neuromorphic hardware (such as SpiNNaker, Spikey, or Loihi) to control real or virtual robots in the neurorobotics platform (NRP, https://neurorobotics.net). Multiple experiments are envisioned, ranging from motor-control for compliant tendon-driven robots (e.g. for Neuroprosthetic Devices), up to event-based vision for scene understanding and mobile robot navigation. Optionally technology transfer from the lab environment into industry or Start-up Company. The advertised position might include a 20% teaching obligation.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• An exciting and motivated team in the research field neurocomputing for technical applications.
• Access to neurocomputing hardware and expertise in algorithms.
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).

Preferred qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include expertise about event-based vision systems (dynamic vision), neuronal networks and computational neuroscience, neurocomputing hardware (preferably SpiNNaker) and experience in robotic applications.
• Research expertise.
• Teaching abilities.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.
• Collaborative abilities.
• Independence.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for 1 year, and at the most can be extended to in total 2 years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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