PhD student for decoding of neural signals

(ref. BAP-2022-435)

Laatst aangepast : 1/07/2022

The Laboratory for Neuro- and Psychophysiology investigates the brain in animal models and humans using a variety of techniques including imaging, electrophysiology and behavioral measurements. This PhD project fits in a research group focusing on translational neuroscience research, where we want to develop and improve interventions that can help patients with disorders of the nervous system.

Project

This PhD project aims to find novel approaches for invasive brain-machine interfaces that may benefit paralyzed patients. Specifically, we want to use advanced decoding techniques in combination with AI and computer vision to allow a subject (animal or patient) to navigate in a virtual reality environment and grasp objects effortlessly based on neural activity recorded with permanently implanted microelectrode arrays. To this end, we want to develop these new decoding algorithms in animal models and then apply them in paralyzed patients. The project involves large-scaleelectrophysiological recordings of neural activity, decoding of neural activity recorded in premotor and primary motor cortex, and behavioral measurements.

This PhD project is part of a collaboration between researchers from different departments at KU Leuven and the university hospital Leuven.

Profiel

• Master in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering or related disciplines
• Fluent in English
• Solid background in statistics
• Willingness to work on a highly interdisciplinary project
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Matlab and Pythonis highly recommended

Aanbod

• 4 years full-time PhD research
• Exciting research environment with a strong focus on research with high societal potential value
• Participation in meetings and international conferences
• Starting date September 1, 2022

Interesse?

Meer informatie is te verkrijgen bij prof. dr. Peter Janssen, tel.: +32 16 33 06 69, mail: [email protected] of mevrouw Sara De Pril, tel.: +32 16 33 04 30, mail: [email protected].

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