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Ph.D. studentship in neuro-prosthesis at Aalborg
University's Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI)
Summary:
An opening is still available for a Ph.D. studentship in
connection with SMI's research aimed at the use of implanted
electrodes for control of prosthetic devices. More
specifically, the goal of the Ph.D. study is to further explore
the use of muscle afferent cuff electrode signals for
controlling a Functional neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
(FES) system. This line of research has reached the stage at
which closed-loop tests with a human being may begin to be
considered. However, before such a significant step is taken,
it is imperative that research be done to quantify the
performance of the system in light of issues such as
stability, reliability, and robustness in an animal model. To
this end, rabbits will be used as has been done so far. All
experiments will be conducted at Aalborg's North Hospital's
Animal Facility. The project is to be supervised both by
Prof. Thomas Sinkjaer and myself. The designated Ph.D. student
(see requirements below) will be involved in issues concerning
animal experimentation, implanted electrodes, biomechanics,
modeling of neuromuscular systems, and signal processing, all
of which are integral parts of our research at SMI. Most
importantly, however, the project will also require extensive
application of control theory (both classical and adaptive) in
a rehabilitation context.
The Ph.D. program at SMI lasts three years and is
conducted within the Institute of Electronic Systems. A
semester abroad can be considered if it fits well within the
thesis project.
Requirements:
1 - The applicant must have an MSc. in biomedical engineering
or similar field,
2 - experience in signal processing and/or control is
favorable,
3 - previous exposure to FES and animal or human experiments
is very favorable, but not required,
4 - fluent use of the English language is required, and
5 - the student must be open to learning new things (from
neurophysiology to advanced DSP and neuro-fuzzy control) and
enthusiastic about exploring a new culture.
SMI is currently one of the world leaders in neuro-prosthesis
research. Thus, the prospect student will have the
opportunity to take an active role in cutting-edge research.
He/she will also encounter a very dynamic and exciting
international atmosphere here.
For further information on our Ph.D. program and research
please visit our site on http://www.smi.auc.dk
Interested parties should reply to this message as soon as
possible. Prospect applicants can go ahead and send me a CV
(three pages max.), and a cover letter in attached form to my
E-mail address (MS-Word or PDF files only, please).
Also, do feel free to write me for further information.
Many thanks to all!!!
Sincerely,
Francisco Sepulveda, Ph.D.
Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI)
Aalborg University
Fredrik Bajers Vej 7 D-3
DK-9220 Aalborg
Denmark
e-mail: frs@smi.auc.dk
http://www.smi.auc.dk/~frs
Phone: +45 9635 8806
Fax: +45 9815 4008
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Ph.D. studentship in neuro-prosthesis at Aalborg
University's Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI)
Summary:
An opening is still available for a Ph.D. studentship in
connection with SMI's research aimed at the use of implanted
electrodes for control of prosthetic devices. More
specifically, the goal of the Ph.D. study is to further explore
the use of muscle afferent cuff electrode signals for
controlling a Functional neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
(FES) system. This line of research has reached the stage at
which closed-loop tests with a human being may begin to be
considered. However, before such a significant step is taken,
it is imperative that research be done to quantify the
performance of the system in light of issues such as
stability, reliability, and robustness in an animal model. To
this end, rabbits will be used as has been done so far. All
experiments will be conducted at Aalborg's North Hospital's
Animal Facility. The project is to be supervised both by
Prof. Thomas Sinkjaer and myself. The designated Ph.D. student
(see requirements below) will be involved in issues concerning
animal experimentation, implanted electrodes, biomechanics,
modeling of neuromuscular systems, and signal processing, all
of which are integral parts of our research at SMI. Most
importantly, however, the project will also require extensive
application of control theory (both classical and adaptive) in
a rehabilitation context.
The Ph.D. program at SMI lasts three years and is
conducted within the Institute of Electronic Systems. A
semester abroad can be considered if it fits well within the
thesis project.
Requirements:
1 - The applicant must have an MSc. in biomedical engineering
or similar field,
2 - experience in signal processing and/or control is
favorable,
3 - previous exposure to FES and animal or human experiments
is very favorable, but not required,
4 - fluent use of the English language is required, and
5 - the student must be open to learning new things (from
neurophysiology to advanced DSP and neuro-fuzzy control) and
enthusiastic about exploring a new culture.
SMI is currently one of the world leaders in neuro-prosthesis
research. Thus, the prospect student will have the
opportunity to take an active role in cutting-edge research.
He/she will also encounter a very dynamic and exciting
international atmosphere here.
For further information on our Ph.D. program and research
please visit our site on http://www.smi.auc.dk
Interested parties should reply to this message as soon as
possible. Prospect applicants can go ahead and send me a CV
(three pages max.), and a cover letter in attached form to my
E-mail address (MS-Word or PDF files only, please).
Also, do feel free to write me for further information.
Many thanks to all!!!
Sincerely,
Francisco Sepulveda, Ph.D.
Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction (SMI)
Aalborg University
Fredrik Bajers Vej 7 D-3
DK-9220 Aalborg
Denmark
e-mail: frs@smi.auc.dk
http://www.smi.auc.dk/~frs
Phone: +45 9635 8806
Fax: +45 9815 4008
________________________________________________
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