PhD position (3 years) Brain Computer Interface to assist in Stroke Rehabilitation

University of Twente

Job description
PhD (3 years) Brain Computer Interface to assist in Stroke Rehabilitation
Project

Rehabilitation of (mild) stroke patients may be improved by providing real-time feedback about motor performance during training sessions. In addition to feedback from actual motor behavior, EEG based feedback could also contribute to the re-learning of motor skills. This project aims to develop a portable, easy-to-use EEG system for use in the in-home environment to assist in the rehabilitation of stroke patients.

In particular, the project will focus on
development of fast mountable (capacitive? ) electrodes
real-time signal processing of EEG signals
development of portable hardware/software
evaluation of the system in healthy subjects and patients

Requirements
University Graduate
Profile

Candidates should preferably have a background in electrical or biomedical engineering or applied physics, and a strong interest in biomedical signal acquisition and processing. This project is a collaboration between the University and Departments of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine and part of a large (25 PhD students) Dutch consortium, called BrainGain. The Braingain-project aims at collaborative, highly multidisciplinary research between 5 universities and a number of companies, in the areas Brain-Computer Interfacing and Brain Stimulation.

The vacancy resides in the Chairs Neurotechnology/ClinicalNeurophysiology , Departments Electrical Engineering and Technical Medicine and Institute MIRA (Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Technical Medicine).

Organization
University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers twenty educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology. Research takes place within the context of institutes and focuses, among other things, on information and communication technology, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, policy studies, construction management & engineering, and mechanics. More than 7,000 students and 2,700 staff members live and work at the UT, the Netherlands’ only campus university.

The Department of Electrical Engineering of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science comprises of 250 faculty staff and app. 500 students. It offers a BSc programme in Electrical Engineering and an MSc programme in Electrical Engineering with 5 specialisations (Microsystems and Microelectronics, Measurement and Control Engineering, Telecommunication Networks, Biomedical Engineering and Embedded Systems) and contributes to the MSc programmes of Mechatronics and Nanotechnology. Research is directed toward signal processing, transmission and storage. The Department is characterized by a large number of contacts with government institutions, European Union and industry.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2492
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 3 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
What we offer

We offer a full-time position with a maximum duration of 3 years. The gross salary for the PhD student will range from 2042 in the first year to 2492 per month in the third year, according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

prof.dr. Wim Rutten
E-mail address:W.L.C.Ruttenatewi.utwente.nl

Prof.dr.ir. Michel van Putten
E-mail address:m.j.a.m.vanputtenattnw.utwente.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

* About the organization
* About the department
* About the function
* Website faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Application
You can apply for this job before 02-08-2009 by sending your application to:

Universiteit Twente
Faculteit EWI
prof.dr. W.L.C. Rutten
postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail address:w.l.c.ruttenatutwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/09/155.

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