Connectionists: computer scientist position in neuromuscular systems group in University College Dublin

[Olga Grant]

Computer Scientist - Multiscale Modelling for Deep Brain Stimulation

 

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant with a Computer Science or
Computer Engineering background to contribute to development and integration
of software for modelling the human neuromuscular system during Deep Brain
Stimulation.

 

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an effective, safe and reversible method for
treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurological
disorders. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain to stimulate
neurons responsible for symptoms including tremor, slowed movement, and
stiffness. Despite its success, the methods by which DBS works are not yet
known and many questions remain to be answered in order to realize its full
potential. Research within our group aims to improve our understanding of
DBS and to identify new approaches for stimulation using computer models of
networks of neurons within the brain and the neuromuscular system.

 

The position will be in Professor Madeleine Lowery's research group (see
www.ucd.ie/neuromuscularsystems <http://www.ucd.ie/neuromuscularsystems> )
in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(http://www.ucd.ie/eece/) in University College Dublin (www.ucd.ie
<http://www.ucd.ie> ).

 

See http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies/ Competition 00861 'Computer Scientist
(Research Assistant), UCD School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering' for
a detailed description and how to apply. Closing date 21st September. 

 

 

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Dr Olga M Grant

Research Project Manager

School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University College Dublin

Tel +353 (1) 7161778

www.ucd.ie/neuromuscularsystems <http://www.ucd.ie/neuromuscularsystems> 

 

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