1 – PhD applications open (deadline: 12th June 2019)
Multisensory integration for locomotion and orientation
The Unit for visually impaired people of the Italian Institute of Technology (headed by Dr. Monica Gori) is now recruiting PhD students.
Tutors: Dr. Monica Gori, Prof. Giulio Sandini, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Research Units: RBCS & U-VIP
Description:
Advances in our understanding of how the brain processes mobility and locomotion skills have been attained by means of neurophysiological, psychophysical, neuropsychological, neuroimaging, and computational modelling studies. Robotics, Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Unit for Visually Impaired People (IIT) are looking for a PhD in the field of multisensory integration for locomotion and orientation. The goal of the project is to:
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To understand the brain mechanisms associated with the development of mobility, orientation and locomotion abilities in adults and children (e.g. vestibular, visual, acoustic).
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To develop specific technologies to support the inclusion of with visual disabilities through natural sensory-motor associations.
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The demonstration and the validation of the technology through user, experimental and clinical studies.
Requirements: The PhD student will be involved in doing psychophysical and EEG experiments with adults and children and to help in the development of device from the electronic and software point of view.
A background in biomedical engineering or cognitive neuroscience, and programming skills are required.
References:
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Cuturi, L.F. , Aggius-Vella, E., Campus, C., Parmiggiani, A., and Gori, M. (2016) From science to technology: orientation and mobility in blind children and adults. Neurosci and Biobehavioral Reviews.
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Cuturi, L.F., and Gori, M., (2017) The Effect of Visual Experience on Perceived Haptic Verticality When Tilted in the Roll Plane, Frontiers in Neuroscience
Contacts: Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the perspective tutors before they submit their application: monica.gori@iit.it, giulio.sandini@iit.it
Application guide: https://www.iit.it/phd-school/phd-school-admission-guide
2- Postdoc opening on EEG
3- Postdoc opening on computational modelling
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