Bionic Limb Embodiment via Minimally Invasive Nanoelectrodes
The Neuroengineering Materials Group is seeking a HiWi to fulfill 10h/week working on a project investigating nanoelectrodes for brain stimulation. This project will contribute to a collaborative project with Prof. Cristina Piazza (TUM), in which we are evaluating wireless, injectable nanoelectrodes a minimally invasive tool for embodiment. Specifically, your role will be to model stimulation in an anatomically correct model of the human SI cortex corresponding to the hand using SIM4LIFE software. This will be used to explore how to enhance the embodiment (ownership) of artificial limbs through nanoelectrode stimulation of the SI cortex. Your work will also help characterizing comparable brain stimulation techniques that are being currently explored in research.
This work will primarily involve modeling work with SIM4LIFE software, as well as the MIDA Head model, and Neuron. Experience with computational modeling and knowledge of Python are preferred. The position would ideally start on March 1st, continuing to August 31st, with possibility for extension.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to k.kozielski@tum.de.