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[briancohn]

Who we are:

The Brain-Body Dynamics Lab, led by Prof. Francisco Valero-Cuevas, is dedicated to understanding neuromuscular control and the interaction between neural systems and biomechanical/robotic systems.

Our laboratory consists of an interdisciplinary group of graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, clinicians, and faculty in engineering, computer science, mathematics and bioengineering. Further information about our laboratory can be found at: bbdl.usc.edu

Who we are looking for:

Our laboratory is accepting applications for an NIH funded post-doctoral fellowship to understand the neuromuscular control of complex tendon-driven systems, and reverse-engineer brain function in collaboration with Profs. Terry Sanger, and Jerry Loeb.

We are looking for candidates to implement models of neural circuitry and muscle function for simulation purposes or in real-time to control hardware-in-the loop systems. Successful applicants will have strong backgrounds in control and estimation of nonlinear systems, computational neuroscience, mechatronics, computational methods, robotics, and/or biomechanical modeling. Expertise in computer languages is necessary.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in engineering, bioengineering or neuroscience; and a strong interest in neuromuscular control. She/he must have experience in at least two of the following: control & estimation of nonlinear or biological systems; computational modeling; and experimental design of electromechanical systems. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in neuroscience.

Nice to have:

Understanding of physiology/pathophysiology of the neuromuscular system, spinal reflex circuitry, muscle afferentation, and biomechanics of musculotendinous complex. Experience in time and frequency-domain analysis of biomedical signals and systems, digital signal processing and system identification. Experience in programming in MATLAB, Python or R for model simulation and data analysis purposes. Familiarity with continuous-time, discrete-time, FIR/IIR, transfer-function, state-space representations of dynamic systems. Experience in object oriented programming. Knowledge of C/C++. Knowledge of Verilog and experience working with FPGA. Hands on experience in real-time control system design. Hands on experience in biomedical instrumentation and signal conditioning. Hands on experience with data acquisition system. How to Apply:

For consideration, please submit your application (preferably in one single PDF document) including cover letter, a full CV, a statement of research interests and career goals and the names and email addresses of three references to Prof. Valero-Cuevas. Please write “Postdoctoral/Research Associate Position” in the subject line.

The position is available immediately, and applications will be received until the position is filled. The University of Southern California offers competitive salary and benefits.

[bc]

@solaremperor if u have the PDF for the postdoc position please upload it here so I can put it on the home page as a little announcement.

[silicondosa]

@bc PFA postdocAd.pdf

[bc]

see valerolab.org @valerolab to confirm link title, and PDF text