The research group KU Leuven ESAT-STADIUS is currently offering a 
postdoctoral position (2 years with possibility for extension) within 
the framework of an interdisciplinary project on epileptic seizure 
detection using a wearable EEG+PPG device. The goal is to create a 
prototype of a wearable seizure detection system which can give epilepsy 
patients better control in their daily life. The system will offer 
real-time seizure detection to alert the patient and the caretaker. The 
objective is to offer personalized solutions and algorithms allowing 
adaptive and patient-specific detection starting from synchronized 
acquisitions of brain and cardiorespiratory activity.
The research project is conducted in strong collaboration with the 
University Hospital Leuven, industrial partners and other academic 
partners within Flanders and abroad.

PROFILE

We are seeking candidates with a PhD degree in information technology, 
electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or machine learning and 
with solid relevant expertise in advanced data analytics for patient 
monitoring. Additional skills in leadership and project coordination are 
an advantage. A solid biomedical data processing background is 
essential. Candidates must be fluent in English.
Interested candidates can apply for this position through the KU Leuven 
online application tool by uploading a  detailed CV, including a 
motivation letter and names of references (see link at 
https://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/jobsite/vacatures/53802024).

For further information on this position, you may contact Professor 
Alexander Bertrand ([log in to unmask]) or Professor 
Sabine Van Huffel ([log in to unmask]).
Deadline: September 1, 2017.

RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

The research group ESAT-STADIUS at the KU Leuven (University of Leuven), 
Belgium, provides an excellent research environment. The Stadius Center 
for Dynamical Systems, Signal Processing, and Data Analytics (STADIUS) 
is an academic research center, with a research focus on mathematical 
engineering, where mathematical tools from numerical linear and 
multilinear algebra, statistics and optimization are engineered for 
applications of dynamical systems and control, signal processing, data 
modeling and analytics.
STADIUS offers recognized expertise in diverse application fields such 
as industrial automation, audio and speech communication, digital 
communications, biomedical signal and data processing, and 
bioinformatics.
STADIUS has 12 academic faculty together with more than 80 PhD 
candidates and postdoctoral researchers, and is a division of the 
Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT), Faculty of Engineering 
Science, KU Leuven.
http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/stadius

OFFER

•	A high-level and exciting international research environment.

•	A competitive salary or tax-free grant.

•	The possibility to participate in local as well as international 
courses, workshops and conferences.

•	A two-year position with the possibility of extension.