Connectionists: Research Position in UU on DBS

[Kristiaan Pelckmans]

We look for experienced and motivated candidates for electromagnetic and 
neuronal modeling in the context of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) 
therapies. The research program is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant.

  1. (Electromagnetic Model) This research track aims at implementing an 
electromagnetic fields simulator for use in DBS applications. Given 
geometry and qualitative properties of the neuronal tissue at hand, the 
aim is to simulate the fields induced by steering charges delivered 
through the DBS-electrodes. In essence, this application goes along the 
lines of a electromagnetic field which operates in a fluid, making use 
of standard tools in Finite Element Modeling.  This project is intended 
to be tested in real clinical environments, validating the principles of 
the designed model.

2. (Incorporating Imaging Information) One of the prominent ways used to 
extract information about anatomy and qualitative properties of brain 
tissue is to fuse the images obtained in MRI or/and CET scans. The 
estimated values can be utilized to individualize the calculations in 
the elctromagnetic model. This research track will develop tools and 
apply them to real images originating from clinical settings.

Both positions are mainly intended for experienced researchers, but 
convincing track records for beginning researchers may also be 
considered. In order to apply, please email your CV, sample publications 
and a list of references to am at it.uu.se, kp at it.uu.se. A statement of 
interest should reach us by 4 April 2011. UU is an Equal-Opportunity 
employer.