Brain injury is very difficult to detect with a physical exam alone. In some cases, patients with congenital heart-defects may suffer neurological injuries during the neonatal period. Unfortunately, many of those patients are asymptomatic. To correctly diagnose them, physicians need to perform brain magnetic resonance images (MRI) or electroencephalograms (EEG). The prevention of brain injury requires a better knowledge of the timing when adverse physiological events happen.
Tinybrains project proposes a multi-modal approach towards a non-invasive and multi-modal tool by combining two advanced photonics systems (fNIRS, DCS) with a quantitative electroencephalogram and a head-cap. It will allow us to obtain useful and multi-modal data for better understanding the origins of neuronal injury in congenital heart defects, by carrying out studies on an animal model and in clinical groups.
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in a multi-disciplinary project to study brain functions in infants using functional near-infrared & diffusion correlation (fNIRS & fDCS) spectroscopies coupled with EEG recording. Candidates must hold an internationally recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree in a relevant field (Computational neuroscience, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering).
Scientific background:
• Demonstrated experience in functional neuroimaging (fNIRS, EEG) methods & algorithms.
• Diffusion correlation spectroscopy (DCS) experience is a plus.
• Candidates with a strong interest in and experience with biological signal processing, are in particular encouraged to apply.
• Experience in using MATLAB, as well as in multiple programming language types including Python are preferable.
• Applicant should be self-motivated and must have a willingness to do inter-disciplinary research and collaborative teamwork. The successful candidate will need to write reports, research papers and presentations.
Candidates are selected exclusively on merit and potential on the basis of submitted application material. No restrictions related to disabilities, citizenship or gender apply to this position. The contract is offered for periods of one year, renewable for a total of up to 3 years.