Pre-doctoral Position: Study of Sensory and Body Perception in Depressive Disorders using Wearable Technology and Machine Learning

(Ref. SENSEBEAT-PhD)

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is recruiting candidates for a funded PhD position within the project "SENSEBEAT-DS: Sensory and Body Perception Evaluation in Depressive Symptomatology." The studentship, funded by the Spanish program for pre-doc contracts for the training of doctors, offers a 4-year full-time contract starting in the beginning of 2025.

SENSEBEAT investigates sensory patterns and body perception alterations in depressive disorders, which impact how individuals interact with their surroundings, influencing sensory-motor integration and treatment responses. The project aims to understand the relationship between sensory processing, body perception disturbances, and depressive symptoms. SENSEBEAT will explore innovative therapeutic interventions to help manage depressive symptoms.

This interdisciplinary project involves multiple European research groups in fields such as psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and human-computer interaction. It focuses on refining wearable systems, conducting clinical trials, and utilizing machine learning to analyze real-world data. The successful candidate will join UC3M's PhD program in "Computer Science and Technology" supervised by Dr. Ana Tajadura-Jiménez and Dr. Jorge López Castroman. The candidate will also join the i_mBODY lab, which is part of the DEI Interactive Systems Group. The research involves developing wearable prototypes, conducting experimental studies, and working directly with individuals with depressive symptoms. The role also includes literature reviews, data analysis, and participation in international conferences.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related areas (e.g. Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering). Individuals without a degree or MSc in Computer Engineering (or a related field) but with a degree and MSc in areas related to the project (e.g. Cognitive Neuroscience) AND demonstrated experience in the field of Computer Engineering are encouraged to contact us for consideration. Applicants should also have programming experience, and excellent English and Spanish skills. Prior research experience is a plus.

Candidates must apply for the position through the UC3M job portal (https://shorturl.at/lD9Ix) before October 10, 2024.

For more information and details on the application process, visit: https://imbodylab.com/hiring-pre-doctoral-position-sensory-body-perception/

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Ana Tajadura-Jiménez (******) and Dr. Jorge López Castroman (******). Please use the following subject line in your email: "SENSEBEAT_PhD_last name of the applicant."

Please circulate as appropriate and get in touch if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Ana Tajadura-Jiménez

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