PhD and Post-doc in Control of Human Movement and Plasticity at
K.U.Leuven
Control of movement in adolescents and elderly: Investigation of motor
behaviour and learning-related dynamics.
The Motor Control Lab at K. U. Leuven, Belgium (Faculty of
Kinesiology & Revalidation Sciences) has a vacancy for a pre-
and/or post-doc position to conduct research on motor control and
learning in different age groups. The motor control laboratory consists
of a multidisciplinary team involved in the behavioral and neural study
of movement control and neuroplasticity at the systems level. The team
consists of scientists with a variety of backgrounds including biology,
medical engineering, psychology, kinesiology, physiotherapy etc.
Focus of the vacancy
The project will focus on the control and learning of movement in
young and elderly subjects. A multidisciplinary research strategy is
implemented, consisting of the use of kinematic and neurophysiological
research techniques to study the neural basis of behavior. Functional
magnetic resonance imaging is used to study the neural correlates of
motor functions with special emphasis on the principles governing
interlimb coordination (bimanual and upper-lower limb coordination).
Access to several MRI scanners (1.5, 3 T) is available via collaboration
with the Department of Radiology (Prof. Sunaert, UZ Gasthuisberg,
University Hospital). The project will be conducted under the supervision
of Prof. S. Swinnen & Prof. N. Wenderoth.
Qualifications and Attributes
Candidates with a degree in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology,
kinesiology, physical therapy, biomedical sciences etc.. are considered.
A good command of English is required.
Application and further information
This post is available immediately for a period of 3 years with the
possibility of an extension.
Please send one copy of your curriculum vitae + publication list to the
address below (submission via electronic mail is preferred).
Information about the job can be obtained from
Prof. Dr. Stephan P. Swinnen
Director Motor Control Lab
Center for Motor Control and Neuroplasticity
K.U.Leuven,
Tervuurse Vest 101, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Tel: 32 16 32 90 71
Fax: 32 16 32 91 97
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Dr. Nici Wenderoth
Motor Control Laboratory
Dep. Biomedical Kinesiology
K.U.Leuven
Tervuurse Vest 101
3001 Heverlee
Belgium
De Nayer, 1st floor, 01.58
Tel: 32 16 32 91 57
Fax: 32 16 32 91 97
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