Neuroscience, Psychology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering University of Nottingham in United Kingdom

Dear all,We are advertising two funded 3-year neuromodulation PhD studentships for UK citizens.These studentships will focus on addressing important research questions linked to understanding tic disorders such as Tourette syndrome. Targeted projects currently include the following:(1) Use multimodal brain imaging or brain stimulation techniques to develop a mechanistic understanding of the role played by neural noise (trial-by-trial variability) in the generation of tics that can be used to inform the development of novel treatments. (2) Use focused ultrasound stimulation (fUS) to investigate the role(s) played by the anterior insula and mid (motor) cingulate brain areas in the experience of premonitory urge phenomena and the production of tics.(3) Use translational neuroimaging and neurophysiology methods together in a rodent model of Tourette syndrome to examine the remote effects of chronic striatal neural disinhibition which has been implicated in tic disorders.(4) Using AI/machine learning methods, develop an smartphone App for automatically quantifying and classifying tics.These studentships would suit somebody with an honours level undergraduate degree relevant to each individual project, e.g., Experimental Psychology, Physics/Mathematics, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related subject. An appropriate Masters level degree and/or previous experience with one or more of: brain imaging (e.g., MRI, EEG, MEG); brain stimulation (e.g., TMS); mathematical modelling; or, AI/machine learning would be an advantage.The PhDs would ideally start in February 2025 and are fully funded by a generous philanthropic donation to the University of Nottingham.The studentships are open to UK citizens and will include a stipend of At least £19,237 per year. This is tax free and increases with inflation for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress.Informal enquiries can be addressed to:Stephen Jackson [email protected] How to apply:All applications are to be made directly to the University, selecting PhD Psychology (36 months duration) as the course. Please apply at:https://lnkd.in/eJ_MZ8y4In the research proposal section please only include “Stephen Jackson’s advertised Katz PhD positions” in the title. Please note, the application will not be considered if you fail to do so. You are required to upload the following documents to your application:A CV. A cover letter.Transcripts of your BSc and MSc grades (if applicable).Two references letters (in a non-editable format such as pdf, on headed paper and signed by the referee). At least one of these must be academic.Application deadline:24th November 2024, starting 1st of February 2025…more