PhD Program in Neural Data Analysis: The University of Queensland is offering a PhD program in the field of Neural Data Analysis at the Queensland Brain Institute. The project aims to enhance methodologies in neural data analysis, focusing on understanding how neural activations reflect meaningful information and transfer information between different brain areas during various cognitive tasks. The research involves programming in PYTHON and MATLAB, analyzing modalities such as EEG, MEG, fMRI, neurophysiology data, and calcium imaging, and utilizing stimulation devices like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to evaluate interference on human cognition. The project is supported by the Queensland Brain Institute and aligns with an Australian Government grant, providing a comprehensive scholarship package.
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Engineering, Information and Computing Sciences, Psychology – Neural Data Analysis
Location: St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computational Neuroscience, Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
- Working knowledge of Computer Programming, Machine Learning, and Signal Processing.
- Academic achievements, publication record, honors, and awards.
- Background or knowledge of Neural data analysis, Electroencephalography (EEG) is highly desirable.
Job Description:
- Actively engage in the PhD program focusing on Neural Data Analysis.
- Conduct research on how neural activations reflect meaningful information and transfer information in different cognitive tasks.
- Programming in PYTHON and MATLAB, analyzing various modalities of neural data.
- Utilize stimulation devices like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to assess the causal role of interference on human cognition.
- Utilize in-house EEG and TMS, and on-campus fMRI systems.
- Benefit from the research environment at the Queensland Brain Institute.
Scholarship:
- Living stipend of $33,641 per annum (tax-free, 2024 rate), indexed annually.
- Tuition fees covered.
- Single overseas student health cover (OSHC).
Supervisor: Dr. Hamid Karimi-Rouzbahani Mater Research Institute-UQ Dr. Hamid Karimi-Rouzbahani’s profile
Contact Dr. Hamid Karimi-Rouzbahani (uqhkarim@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability.
How to Apply:
- Candidates to commence no later than Research Quarter 4, 2024.
- Recommended to apply no later than 1 May 2024.
- Apply for the PhD program and select UQ Earmarked Scholarship type under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section.
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