Applications are invited to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists studying neurodynamics and its control for therapy. The studentship is available from the start of academic year 2022/23 for 3.5 years and will be primarily supervised by Associate Professor Huiling Tan at the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford (MRC BNDU). The overall aim of the studentship project is to interact with neural dynamics from moment-to-moment as necessary to reverse or ameliorate dysfunctional brain activity. To achieve this goal, we will investigate the function of frequency-specific neural oscillations in decision-making and motor control in both health and disease through behavioural experiments with electrophysiological recordings and controlled neural stimulation in humans. The project will also involve identifying and extracting features in electrophysiological signals in real-time, designing, implementing and testing different closed-loop neuromodulation strategies to interact with pathological brain activities for better treatment of symptoms. For further details about the project, please contact Associate Professor Huiling Tan ([Email Address Removed]) and see the MRC BNDU’s Studentships page.
Interested candidates should possess, or expect to receive, a 1st class or upper 2nd class degree (or equivalent) in a related scientific discipline, e.g. biological or physical sciences, medicine, computer science, engineering, mathematics. Good analytical and programming skills are essential. Previous experience in electrophysiology and neuroscience research is highly desirable. Students with strong background in engineering science or mathematics and an interest in neuroscience are also welcomed.
The MRC BNDU is uniquely multidisciplinary, integrating exceptional research programmes that span clinical, experimental and computational neuroscience and bioengineering. The collective aim of the MRC BNDU is to understand the moment-to-moment interactions between nerve cells that are critical for brain functions, and to exploit these to develop novel therapies for disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.
This Ph.D. (D.Phil.) studentship is funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), a part of UKRI. The successful applicant is entitled to receive a tax-free stipend and, as a minimum, tuition fees paid at the Home level, regardless of whether they are Home or International students. Please see further details about MRC/UKRI studentships and guidance regarding Home and International eligibility. International students may be charged international level (‘Overseas’) fees by the University. Overseas fees are typically higher than Home level fees. See further details on fees at the University. Note that this MRC-funded studentship is not able to cover tuition fees above the Home level.”
To be considered for this MRC-funded studentship, please submit an application for admission to the D.Phil. in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (course code RD_CU1), following the admissions guidance. On the application form, in the section headed ‘Departmental Studentship Applications’, please indicate that you are applying for a studentship and enter the reference code for a MRC BNDU studentship"2022BNDUDTA".
The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday UK time on Friday 3rd December 2021.
Interviews for short-listed applicants will be held on Friday 7th and Monday 10th January 2022.
Weblinks:
https://www.mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/phd
https://www.mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/people/associate-prof-huiling-tan
https://www.mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk/groups/tan-group
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