Postdoc in Brain State Decoding and Stimulation
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
A post-doctoral position is available in the Section for Cognitive Systems at DTU Compute, the Department for Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at DTU, starting Mar 1, 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded by the Novo Nordic Foundation project “BASICS: Bio-physically adjusted State-informed Cortex Stimulation: Shaping the functional architecture of neural networks to improve human brain function”.
Responsibilities and tasks
Non-invasive transcranial brain stimulation (NTBS) methods are used as interventional tools to modify human brain function. While NTBS has shown potential in the treatment of brain diseases such as depression or stroke, substantial inter-individual variation in the therapeutic response is currently the greatest obstacle for a more widespread use. The BASICS approach to reinforce the expression of beneficial brain states and to attenuate the expression of dysfunctional brain states will be probed in healthy individuals, patients with Parkinson’s disease and motor stroke. Optimizing NTBS based on the individual’s instantaneous brain state is highly promising, but also poses challenges on several levels that can only be successfully targeted by advanced machine learning methods. The postdoc will focus on these modeling and adaptive control aspects and will contribute both to theoretical model development, design and implementation of real-time predictive control systems, and analysis of experimental data. The research will be carried out in an interdisciplinary research team located at the Technical University of Denmark and the Danish Research Center for Magnetic Resonance at Hvidovre Hospital.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates that have a documented research experience in the areas: Machine learning, EEG forward model inference, and EEG source reconstruction. Analytical skills and interests in experimental work are necessary. Furthermore, the postdoc should have the ability to work both independently and as a team-player, must master the English language with proficiency.
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is initially 1 year. Upon mutual agreement the position can be extended.
The work place is DTU, Lyngby Campus.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Lars Kai Hansen, phone: +45 4525 3889 or lkai@dtu.dk.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than January 1, 2016. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
•Application (cover letter)
•CV
•Diploma (an official translation into English)
•List of publications
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Compute conducts research and provides teaching in the fields of mathematics, modelling and computer science. The expanding mass of information and the increasingly complex use of advanced technology in society demand development of advanced computer based mathematical models and calculations. The unique skills of the department are in high demand in IT innovation and production.
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