PhD candidate - Using Sensorimotor Processing and Bayesian Modeling to Understand Visual-Field Deficits

1 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

13 May 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Project Description:
In this project you will develop approaches for the early diagnosis of visual-field deficits, such as those caused by glaucoma. You will make use of experimental and theoretical techniques, such as sensorimotor analysis and Bayesian statistical modeling, to create diagnostic and screening approaches. As part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, you will validate your methods in relevant clinical populations.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and conduct sensorimotor experiments to collect data from healthy individuals and individuals with visual-field deficits or at risk of developing deficits.
• Develop & apply Bayesian statistical models for visual-field deficit detection.
• Collaborate with clinicians and industry partners to validate findings and translate research outcomes into clinical practice.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at relevant conferences.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• Master's degree in Neuroscience or a related field, e.g., Biomedical Engineering.
• Strong background in statistical modeling, preferably with experience in Bayesian methods.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Python, R) and data analysis.
• Experience with or interest in (video) eye-tracking techniques.
• At least CEFR B-level proficiency in Dutch for the communication with patients.

Additional Information
Benefits

• You will receive a temporary position for 4 years. The gross monthly salary is € 3.017,- in the 1st year and increases to € 3.824,- in the 4th year (scale OIO).
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a individual travel expense package.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as a incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.

Selection process

For more information about this position, please contact dr. Peter Bremen, assistant professor, via [email protected] .

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact dr. Peter Bremen, assistant professor, via [email protected] .

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/341019/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Erasmus MC

Country

Netherlands

City

Rotterdam

Postal Code

3015 GD

Street

Dr. Molewaterplein 40

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/341019/phd-candidate-using-sensorimotor-pro…

Contact

City

Rotterdam

Website

http://www.erasmusmc.nl/

Street

Dr. Molewaterplein 40

Postal Code

3015 GD

STATUS: EXPIRED