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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@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@hyms.ac.uk mailto:aziz.asghar@hyms.ac.uk 01482 463074 )

*Co Supervisor:* Dr Heidi Baseler (heidi.baseler@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@hull.ac.uk mailto:A.J.Wilkinson@hull.ac.uk) & Mr Anthony Bateson (A.D.Bateson@hull.ac.uk mailto:A.D.Bateson@hull.ac.uk ), Department of Engineering, University of Hull. Dr Will McGeown (W.McGeown@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@hull.ac.uk

Webpage: http://www2.hull.ac.uk/science/psychology/our_staff/academics/william_mcgeow...