Preclinical research on closed-loop neuromodulation for the treatment of epilepsy

Employer

4brain, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

Description

- Spearhead cutting-edge projects in advancing efficacy of (Temporal Interference) Deep Brain 
- Stimulation using advanced preclinical models for seizures and epilepsy.
- Analyze extensive datasets of neurophysiological signals, including local field potentials (LFP), unit activity and biosensor imaging to study effects of (TI)-DBS on ex vivo brain slices and in vivo rodent models.
- Develop advanced closed-loop neurostimulation algorithms.
- Engage in a cross-disciplinary team, collaborating with experts across various fields.

Candidate requirements

- You hold a doctoral degree or a diploma or certificate recognized as equivalent by law or in application of the guidelines of the European Union or a bilateral agreement.

- The grant can only be awarded if the researcher has resided abroad for at least 24 months out of the 3 years prior to the start date of the postdoctoral fellowship and has not worked or studied in Belgium during that period. 

- You have a solid foundation in electrophysiology and neurophysiological data analysis utilizing Python or MATLAB software.
- Experienced with electrophysiological recording using multi electrode array systems.
- Strong communication abilities, capable of independent, critical problem-solving.
- A team player, eager to contribute to a collaborative environment.
- Experience in supervision of master and phd students
- Teaching experience
- Management capabilities

About the employer

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With its 11 faculties and more than 85 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

Further details

- We offer a full time position as a postdoctoral fellow, with a period of 24 months, which can be extended twice taking into account the maximum period of 36 months.
- Your contract will start on April 2025 at the earliest.
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. 

Possible start of employment: Tuesday, 01 April 2025.

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term

Salary: +/- 3500 €/month

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