The Laboratory of Bimedical Robotics and Biomicrosystems (http://www.biorobotics.it) at Università Campus-Biomedico di Roma (http://www.unicampus.it) is seeking applications for a PhD position in the field of bio-mechatronics, bio-robotics, neural engineering, and developmental engineering, within a four year, eight partner EU-project, IM-CLeVeR (Intrinsically Motivated Cumulative LEarning VErsatile Robots), which spans neurobiology, psychology, computational neuroscience, machine learning and robotics (http://www.im-clever.eu).
Ideal candidates should have a strong background in robotics/mechatronics, bio-mechanics and motor control. They should have potential for excellent research and the capability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary research group with people from all these disciplines. They should be highly motivated to use robotic and mechatronic technologies for studying fundamental issues in neuroscience, motor control and neuro-development. In particular, the topic of the phd project will be the study of intrinsic motivations and cumulative learning in children and non-human primates using mechatronic technologies. Applicants should have a MSc degree, although exceptional candidates with a BSc degree will be considered.
Requirements
- university degree (master/diploma) in (bio-)mechanical/electrical/biomedical engineering or other suitable field
- profound knowledge in (bio-)mechatronic design
- a strong interest in neurophysiology and biomechanics
- good aptitude in doing (ecological, non-invasive) experiments with children and monkeys
- ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary team
- good oral and written english skills to disseminate results through scientific publications and presentations
- previous experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS and EAGLE is desired.
Workplace
The project will be carried out at the Laboratory of Bimedical Robotics and Biomicrosystems (http://www.biorobotics.it) at Università Campus-Biomedico di Roma (http://www.unicampus.it).
Università Campus-Biomedico di Roma is a non-profit institution devoted to higher education and research in the biomedical field. The university confers degrees in Medicine, Biomedical, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering, Nursing, and Nutrition; it also runs Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Endocrinology and many others. It is characterized by emphasis on the central role of the patient in health care. A research polyclinic is associated to the university.
The Laboratory of Biomedical Robotics and Biomicrosystems strongly benefits from the tight link with the School of Medicine and Surgery, and with its University Polyclinic, for developing and validating innovative biomedical robotics technologies with high safety, reliability, robustness and acceptability, based on a solid human-centered design approach.
How to apply
Applications and enquiries should be sent following the roles and the guidelines detailed here: http://www.unicampus.it/dottorati-bandi/bando-dottorati-di-ricerca-xxvi-ciclo-anno-2011-scadenza-presentazione-domande-2-dicembre-2010.
The deadline for the application is December, 2nd 2010. All the interested candidates are recommended to contact Prof. Eugenio Guglielmelli ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) for a preliminary interview by November 29th 2010, by sending an e-mail with a short motivation letter (describing the applicants background, career plans, motivation for a PhD), CV (with list of publications if applicable), portfolio of relevant previous projects (including an electronic copy of the master thesis), academic transcripts, as well as names and contact information of at least two references.
Reasearch Assistant
The Laboratory of Biomedical Robotics and Biomicrosystems at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, for the purposes of a research project on robotics (Evryon Project), is looking for a designer with a solid background in engineering and good skills in CAD and machine design. Competence on FEM would be positively evaluated.
Applications should be sent to:
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