Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroprosthetics and implantable Brain-Computer Interfaces

Are you passionate about advancing neurotechnology and exploring the intersection of neuroscience and neural engineering? Join our dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking research with the potential to transform the field of neuroprosthetics.

Project overview

Individuals who have lost the use of their hands because of amputation or spinal cord injury can use prosthetic hands to restore their independence. A dexterous prosthesis requires the acquisition of control signals that drive the movements of the robotic hand, and the transmission of sensory signals to convey information to the user about the consequences of these movements. In this project, we want to develop neurotechnologies for conveying artificial sensory feedback through bionic hands, and evaluate the neuroprostheses’ long-term prospects.

About the division and department

At the Department of Electrical Engineering, we conduct research and education in areas such as Communications, Antennas and Optical Networks, Systems and Control, Signal Processing and Biomedical Engineering, and Electric Power Engineering. Our work focuses on sustainable and innovative solutions to societal challenges, including energy efficiency, electrification, and applications ranging from transport and production systems to communication solutions and biomedical engineering.

This position is based at the Neural Bionics Laboratory (Principal Investigator: Giacomo Valle), which is part of the Division of Systems and Control.

Major responsibilities

As a postdoctoral researcher, your primary responsibility will be to conduct independent research as part of our team. Your role will include:


• Programming neurotechnology systems.
• Developing mechatronics solutions.
• Analyzing neural data.
• Preparing documentation for human clinical trials.
• Planning and conducting experimental studies.
• Supervision of PhD students. 

This position offers excellent preparation for future research roles, whether in academia, industry, or the public sector.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have:


• A PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, awarded no more than three years before the application deadline.
• A strong background in electrophysiology and/or signal processing, as well as programming and/or electronics.
• Experience in experimental design and neural data analysis.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Contract terms

This is a full-time temporary position with a duration of two years.

We offer
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Application procedure

The application must be written in English and submitted electronically in PDF format (maximum file size: 40 MB per file). Note that ZIP files are not supported.

Required documents:


• CV including:

• Complete list of publications.
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experience.
• Two references for contact.

• Personal letter, 1–2 pages:

• Introduce yourself.
• Describe your previous research fields and main results.
• Outline your future goals and research focus.

• Other documents:

• Certified copies of education records, grades, and other certificates.


Please use the button at the bottom of the page to access the application form.

Important: The applicant is responsible for ensuring the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 15 January 2025

For questions, please contact:

Assistant Professor Giacomo Valle, PhD
Division of Systems and Control
Email: valleg@chalmers.se


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