Connectionists: A PhD position on the development of functional networks in very premature neonates in EEG and MEG

[Sahar Moghimi]

A PhD position is available at GRAMFC (Inserm U1105) under the  
co-supervision of Fabrice Wallois (Inserm U1105, Amiens) and Olivier  
David (ILCB, CNRS, Aix-Marseille) funded by Inserm.
The deadline for applications is March 31st, 2023. Applications will  
be evaluated as they come in, and the positions will be open until  
filled.


Description
The main objective of this project is to characterize the endogenous  
generators underlying the emergence of sensory capacities and to  
characterize their associated functional connectivity. This will be  
done retrospectively on our High Resolution EEG database in premature  
neonates from 24 weeks of gestational age, which is the largest  
database worldwide. We will also use the OPM pediatric MEG, which is  
being set up in Amiens. This study will allow us to characterize the  
establishment of sensory networks before the modulation of cortical  
activity by external sensory information.
The PhD candidate will be concentrated on developing advance signal  
processing approached using the already available datasets on HR EEG  
and MEG, for characterization of spontaneous neural oscillations and  
analysis of functional connectivity.



Skills
Required: MSc in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computer  
science, or related fields, strong background and research expertise  
in EEG/MEG signal processing/modeling , advanced skills with scripting  
languages, such as Matlab or Python, statistic modeling, high English  
verbal and written communication skills
Preferable: French fluency


All applications should include a CV, a cover letter specifying  
research interests and motivation, and contact details for two  
referees. Applications should be sent to Fabrice Wallois  
fabrice.wallois at u-picardie.fr