Neural Engineering Research Assistant: DBS & Motor Control

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Assistant in Neural Engineering within the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Neuromuscular Systems Lab investigates motor control using engineering, modelling, and signal processing to advance therapies for movement disorders.

You will support DBS research, develop neural models, and analyse EMG/speech data. Successful candidates will have strong analytical and computational modelling skills and the

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and computational modelling skills are required.
• Ability to work with patients and with industry and clinical collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element and neural models of DBS.
• Record and analyse EMG and speech data.
• Assist with experimental studies and provide technical and engineering support to the research group.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computational modelling

Patient collaboration

Industry collaboration

Clinical collaboration

Job description

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary Research Assistant in Neural Engineering within the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Neuromuscular Systems Lab investigates motor control using engineering, modelling, and signal processing to advance therapies for movement disorders.

You will support DBS research, develop neural models, and analyse EMG/speech data. Successful candidates will have strong analytical and computational modelling skills and the