PhD Position in Neural/Biomedical Engineering at University of Rhode Island in USA, 2016

Applications are inviting for PhD position in the field of Neural/Biomedical Engineering at University of Rhode Island in USA. Applicant must have minimum of MSc, or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or closely related field. The salary for applicant will commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Study Subject(s): Position is open in the field of Neural/Biomedical Engineering. Primary areas of interest include: (1) analog circuit design and signal acquisition, (2) experience with fNIRS hardware prototyping and, (3) optode fabrication, and (6) human experiments (not in particular order of preference).
Course Level: Position is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider: University of Rhode Island
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Applicant must have minimum of MSc, or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or closely related field; course work or research experience (publications a plus) in one of the areas of interest.

Scholarship Open for International Students: US citizens can apply for this PhD position.

Scholarship Description: A Doctoral (PhD) student position in Biomedical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, RI, USA is available starting as soon as possible. The PhD student will be a primary contributor to Dr. Mankodiya’s Wearable Biosensing Lab in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. S/he will help conceptualize, develop, and validate a multi-channel functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system including hardware, firmware, and signal processing algorithms. The system will also acquire clinical epilepsy data and perform analysis for spike/seizure detection and source localization. This position requires hands-on-experience developing biomedical instrumentation.  Primary areas of interest include: (1) analog circuit design and signal acquisition, (2) experience with fNIRS hardware prototyping and, (3) optode fabrication, and (6) human experiments (not in particular order of preference).

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The salary for applicant will commensurate with experience.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Candidates should send CV describing previous experience, skills, as well as name and contact information for two references to: Dr. Mankodiya at kunalm-at-uri.edu (Email applications are preferred).

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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