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Dear colleagues, Please forward the advertisement for a PhD and postdoc position at the University of Leuven, Belgium below to any interested party. A 4 year funded PhD studentship and 3 year postdoc position are available at KU Leuven, Belgium on the topic of Deep neural networks as a model of speech perception. This is a collaboration between the research groups ExpORL, Dept. Neurosciences (Prof. Francart) and PSI, Dept. Electrical engineering (Prof., Van hamme). When a person listens to sound, various parts of the auditory system are activated, including the brain. We can then measure the brain waves using EEG, decode them and draw conclusions about the auditory system. We aim to develop a computational model of the auditory system, based on state-of-the art, deep-neural-network-based systems for automatic speech recognition. The model will be constructed by letting people listen to natural speech signals, and relating the recorded electroencephalogram (EEG) signal to the corresponding acoustic signals. One of the outcomes of this project are brain wave decoders that can be used for diagnostics of the auditory system, in novel neuro-steered hearing aids and potentially as a brain-computer interface. The work involves EEG signal processing, mostly using state-of-the art deep learning techniques. Besides deep learning, the work also encompasses classical signal processing, experimental design and data collection, and hypothesis-driven neuroscience research. Candidates need a degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or similar, and good machine learning, signal processing and programming skills. Excellent English proficiency is required as well as a strong interest in auditory perception and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team. Knowledge of human neurophysiology and psychology of hearing is a strong plus. More details and the link to apply can be found through the following links: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/54637366 (PhD) https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/54640564 (postdoc) With kind regards, Tom Francart -- Tom Francart, PhD KU Leuven Department of Neurosciences, ExpORL Herestraat 49 bus 721, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium Tel: +32 16 37 98 40 |