KU Leuven

PhD project on visual cortical prosthesis

2024-05-10 (Europe/Brussels)
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The research group investigates the visual and motor system in human and nonhuman primates for basic and translational research. The PhD student will be part of a team with a diverse background working a range of research projects with the aim of bringing basic research findings to patients.
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Responsibilities

The PhD project is funded by the European Union (EIC Pathfinder grant HYPERSTIM) and involves:
  •  electrophysiological recordings and microstimulation in visual cortex
  •  functional imaging during microstimulation
  •  behavioral measurements during microstimulation

Profile

  • master degree in biomedical sciences, medicine, biomedical engineering, biology or other related disciplines
  • knowledge of Matlab and Python is a plus
  • good communication skills and ability to work in a team

Offer

  • 4 years full-time PhD salary

More information

https://hyperstim.eu/

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Peter Janssen, tel.: +32 16 33 06 69, mail: peter.janssen@kuleuven.be.

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PhD project on visual cortical prosthesis
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Beliggenhed
Oude Markt 13 Leuven, Belgien
Publiceret
2024-04-09
Ansøgningsfrist
2024-05-10 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2024-05-10 23:59 (CET)
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