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Dear all,
Please see the advert below which details a PhD studentship opportunity
at Hull-York Medical School:
Applications can be made through jobs.ac.uk:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFP251/phd-studentships/
The information below is copied from that posting.
Enquiries should be made to the 1st supervisor Dr Aziz Ashgar
(aziz.asghar(a)hyms.ac.uk <mailto:aziz.asghar@hyms.ac.uk>).
Best regards,
Will McGeown
PhD Studentships
Measurement and analysis of brain signals using ambulatory
electroencephalography (EEG)
*University of Hull* -Hull York Medical School
To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of Hull
is offering eight UK/EU PhD Scholarships, or International Fees
Bursaries *for candidates with a 1^st , 2(i), or equivalent, applying
for the advertised projects in the Hull York Medical School*
*Closing date 11th January 2013.*
Studentships will start in September 2013
*Primary Supervisors:* Dr Aziz Asghar (aziz.asghar(a)hyms.ac.uk
<mailto:aziz.asghar@hyms.ac.uk> 01482 463074 )
*Co Supervisor:* Dr Heidi Baseler (heidi.baseler(a)hyms.ac.uk
<mailto:heidi.baseler@hyms.ac.uk>, 01904 322862), Centre for
Neuroscience, Hull York Medical School.
*Advisors:* Dr Antony Wilkinson (A.J.Wilkinson(a)hull.ac.uk
<mailto:A.J.Wilkinson@hull.ac.uk>) & Mr Anthony Bateson
(A.D.Bateson(a)hull.ac.uk <mailto:A.D.Bateson@hull.ac.uk> ), Department of
Engineering, University of Hull. Dr Will McGeown (W.McGeown(a)hull.ac.uk
<mailto:W.McGeown@hull.ac.uk> ), Department of Psychology, University of
Hull.
The electrical activity of the human brain can be recorded on the scalp
surface using electroencephalography (EEG). Spectral analysis of EEG
recordings shows that brain activity is rhythmic, occurring at various
frequencies including theta, alpha, beta and gamma bands with each being
associated with particular biological functions. One major application
of EEG is to aid the diagnosis of epilepsy and other neurological
conditions. EEG is mainly performed using relatively expensive equipment
located within specialised centres with participants placed in static
positions, all of which place limitations on its wider clinical and
research applications. Although ambulatory EEG systems are available
they do not provide real-time data visualisation and signal processing
analysis which is subsequently undertaken after the completion of the
ambulatory recording. In conjunction with the Department of Engineering,
an inexpensive and portable EEG system has been developed that enables
convenient recording of the EEG and allows data to be displayed in
real-time. The project will aim to identify and overcome obstacles in
the acquisition and signal processing of ambulatory EEG data recorded
for up to 72 hours in participants undergoing their normal daily
activities. A specific part of the challenge will be in the development
and utilization of software analysis tools that enable processing of the
ambulatory EEG, including noise reduction and advanced signal processing
algorithms. Since the portable system can simultaneously record the
electrical activity of the heart (ECG) and muscles (EMG), the project
will determine if there are any cross-correlations with the ambulatory
EEG signals. The initial phase of the project will involve healthy
participants, with a subsequent objective being to recruit participants
with neurological conditions e.g. epilepsy and dementia. Our hypothesis
is that the ambulatory EEG will show differences between patients and
healthy participants over the recording period.
The studentship will provide an exciting and unique opportunity to
receive training across a number of academic disciplines including
neuroscience, computing science and medical engineering. This project
would suit a student with knowledge and experience in neuroscience and
electronic/systems engineering, and computing. The student would
interact with the telehealth research group, a team which includes
neuroscientists, psychologists, clinicians, computer scientists, sports
scientists and engineers, who have as one objective to collectively
undertake research studies using locally developed systems that are
inexpensive, comfortable, and enable convenient recording and signal
processing analysis of biological signals.
In order to qualify for this scholarship you will require a 2.1 in a
relevant subject.
To apply for this post please click *'Apply Online'* below.
A full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the 'home/EU'
student rate and maintenance (*£13,590* in 2013/14, subject to final
confirmation) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress.
Full-time International Fee PhD Studentships will include full fees at
the International student rate for three years, dependant on
satisfactory progress, but no living expenses.
PhD students at HYMS have access to PGTS modules at the Universities of
Hull and York for research modules and transferable skills development
and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training,
in addition to their research degree.
*Successful applicants will be informed of the award by 29^th March 2013.*
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Dr William McGeown
Department of Psychology,
Room 162 Fenner,
University of Hull.
Cottingham Road,
Hull.
HU6 7RX.
Email: w.mcgeown(a)hull.ac.uk
Webpage:
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/science/psychology/our_staff/academics/william_mcgeo…