Research Assistant, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant with a Computer Science or Electronic/Computer Engineering background to develop computational models of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease in collaboration with Boston Scientific.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an effective, safe and reversible method for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain to stimulate neurons responsible for symptoms including tremor, slowed movement, and stiffness. In this project we will be working with Boston Scientific to develop and refine computational models of DBS to guide device programming. We require a Research Assistant with strong analytical and computational modelling skills to develop and simulate finite element models of DBS and of neural excitation.

Fixed salary: €36,786 per annum

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 2nd September 2022

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/.