Combined MRI-EEG study of brain structure and function
Laboratory for Neuroimaging Research
Lausanne University Hospital
– Lausanne University
A PhD position is available within the
Laboratory for Neuroimaging Research (LREN), Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Switzerland.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Physics Group under the direction of
Prof Antoine Lutti. The group specializes in the development of MRI acquisition
methods including functional, structural and diffusion imaging.
Project:
Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides markers of brain tissue microstructure, allowing the in-vivo study of microscopic brain changes due to disease. This project will involve
the parallel study of qMRI indices of brain microstructure and brain function. In particular, we will examine the ability of MRI markers of brain myelination to predict features of the electroencephalographic (EEG) signal.
This project will bring together expertise in MRI and EEG methodologies and will give the post-holder the opportunity to develop a versatile set of skills for neuroscience research.
Environment:
The LREN neuroimaging laboratory hosts state-of-the-art facilities including a 3T MRI scanner (Siemens 3T Prisma), an EEG system and an optical system for prospective correction of subject motion (Kineticor). The objective of LREN
is the improved understanding of brain disease, with access to the clinical populations of CHUV. The post-holder will be closely integrated with the other members of the lab, whose expertise range from MRI data acquisition to multivariate data analysis and
applications to fundamental and clinical neuroscience. This project will be co-directed by
Dr Marzia De Lucia from the EEG laboratory at LREN, and will be conducted in collaboration
with research laboratories at EPFL, fostering a stimulating inter-disciplinary environment for scientific exchange.
Funding:
This project is funded by the Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne for a total duration of 48 months. The advertised position
is funded for a duration of 3 years. Salary is according to Swiss Public service regulations.
Entry requirements:
Applicants must have completed a Masters degree in physics, mathematics, biomedical engineering, or a comparable subject. Strong programming skills (e.g. C++, Matlab)
are required. Previous training in signal processing and/or images analysis and experience with MRI and/or EEG are a plus.
Candidates should be fluent in spoken and written english, french a plus.
Candidates short-listed for an interview may be required to give a presentation about their academic training or previous research experience.
Application procedures:
Application is by CV and motivation letter, emailed to:
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for informal enquiries). The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. For more information:
https://sites.google.com/view/antoinelutti/job-openings
Best
Antoine
Antoine Lutti, PhD
Tenure-track Assistant Professor & Head of MRI Physics
Laboratoire de Recherche en Neuroimagerie (LREN)
Département des Neurosciences Cliniques (DNC)
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV)
University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
Tel. +41 (0)21 314 8448 (internal ext 48448)
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