PhD project on visual cortical prosthesis

at  KU Leuven

PhD project on visual cortical prosthesis
(ref. BAP-2024-221)
Laatst aangepast: 09/04/24
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

Profiel

• 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

Aanbod

• 4 years full-time PhD salary

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

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Tewerkstellingspercentage: Voltijds
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Locatie : Leuven
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Solliciteren tot en met: 10/05/2024
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