Are you interested in AI and neurodegenerative disorders? If yes, then this could be the right PhD project for you! We are looking for a bright and highly motivated student to utilise modern AI algorithms to analyse biomedically relevant data to study potential treatment strategies for dementia. Moreover, the student will conduct experiments using non-invasive neurostimulation, electroencephalography (EEG) and cognitive tests.
The aim of this PhD studentship is to explore, obtain experimental data on and assess the impact of non-invasive neurostimulation on cognition and motor control in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), such as for instance early Alzheimer’s disease. To this end, you will work together with experts in the field and analyse how the subject’s cognitive performance is altered due to different neurostimulation protocols. In particular, the goals of this project are:
- conduct experiments using non-invasive neurostimulation, EEG and cognitive tests
- Computationally analyse and compare experimental data
- Carry out thorough statistical tests resulting in reproducible and optimised methods
- Interact with academics, clinicians and patients
Training
You will undertake training that will lead towards a PhD and allow you to gain various skills and expertise to strongly support your future career, whether in industry or academia. Students will be supported in publishing their research and encouraged to present it at international conferences. The student will be supervised by Prof. Roi Cohen Kadosh, Dr Roman Bauer and Prof. Ramin Nilforooshan, all at the University of Surrey. Moreover, there will be collaboration with the biomedical device company Manus Neurodynamica and clinical experts. Hence, it is crucial for the student to be a team player and to have good communication skills.
How to apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to make contact with the supervisors directly to discuss the project while they are preparing their applications. To this end, please send to Prof. Roi Cohen Kadosh ([Email Address Removed]) your CV and arrange an informal discussion.
Principle Supervisor - Prof. Roi Cohen Kadosh
Prof. Cohen Kadosh: Roi is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and the Head of School of Psychology. His research focuses on the psychological and biological factors that shape learning and cognition. He has used neuroimaging to link brain functions to learning and high-level cognition. He has used this basic knowledge to develop brain-based interventions to alter neural functions for cognitive enhancement or neurointervention in collaboration with computer scientists and clinicians. [Email Address Removed]
Entry requirements
Open to UK and international students with the project starting in October 2023. Note that a maximum of 30% of the studentships will be offered to international students.
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/psychology-phd#entry.
How to apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant principal supervisor(s) to discuss the project(s) before submitting their application.
Applications should be submitted via the https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/psychology-phd#apply programme page (N.B. Please select the October 2023 start date when applying).
You may opt to apply for a single project or for 2 of these Faculty-funded studentship projects.
When completing your application, in place of a research proposal, please provide a brief motivational document (1 page maximum) which specifies:
- the reference numbers(s) for the project or two projects you are applying for
- the project title(s) and principal supervisor name(s)
- if applying for two projects, please also indicate your order of preference for the projects
- an explanation of your motivations for wanting to study for a PhD
- an explanation of your reasons for selecting the project(s) you have chosen
Additionally, to complete a full application, you MUST also email a copy of your CV and 1-page motivational document directly to the relevant project principal supervisor of each project you apply for. Due to short turnaround times for applicant shortlisting, failure to do this may mean that your application is not considered.
Please note that online interviews for shortlisted applicants are expected to take place during the week commencing 30th January.
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