Subject: [AUDITORY] Funded PhD at the University of Plymouth, UK From: julienbesle <julienbesle@xxxxxxxx> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:33:44 +0000This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------xMaS2rtGHsQxqujPbMIbYSsf Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Dear list, A funded PhD position is available at the University of Plymouth, UK. Full details and link to the application portal can be found here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/postgraduate-research-studentships/echoes-of-perception-mapping-sensory-cortex-with-fmri-guided-ultrasound-stimulation *Title: *Echoes of perception: Mapping sensory cortex with fMRI-guided ultrasound stimulation. *Closing date: *20th April 2025. *PhD start date:* 1st October 2025 * * *Overview:* This project will evaluate the effect of transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) of primary sensory cortex (visual and auditory) on perception. Combining structural and functional MRI, neuro-navigated TUS, psychophysical measurements and state-of the art analysis techniques, we will systematically characterise the behavioural consequences of TUS stimulation of restricted parts of retinotopically/tonotopically-mapped visual and auditory cortical areas, providing a phenomenological test of the spatial accuracy of TUS stimulation. The successful applicant will be part of a large, vibrant, highly collaborative community of PhD students and academic staff in the School of Psychology <https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/psychology>. They will have access to well-equipped laboratory facilities supported by a dedicated team of technical staff and a state-of-the-art neuroimaging facility at the Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC) <https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/facilities/brain-research-imaging-centre>, equipped with a 3T MRI scanner, multiple TUS transducers, TMS, EEG and more. Plymouth is a vibrant coastal city in South-West England, renowned for its stunning waterfront, rich maritime history, and dynamic research community. Nestled between the scenic Devon and Cornwall countryside, and the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park, Plymouth offers an excellent quality of life, with opportunities for outdoor activities and a welcoming community. Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree or a relevant Masters qualification in an appropriate subject (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuro-engineering, or related fields). Experience with (or a strong interest to learn) computer programming is highly desirable. * * *Supervisors: *Dr Julien Besle <https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/julien-besle>, Prof. Elsa Fouragnan <https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/elsa-fouragnan> and Dr Giorgio Ganis <https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/giorgio-ganis>. For further details and informal enquiries, please contact Julien Besle (julien.besle@xxxxxxxx). --------------xMaS2rtGHsQxqujPbMIbYSsf Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by edgeum3.it.mcgill.ca id 52SCXs8c107294 <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3DUTF= -8"> </head> <body> <div dir=3D"ltr"> <div>Dear list,</div> <div><br> </div> <div>A funded PhD position is available at the University of Plymouth, UK.</div> <div>Full details and link to the application portal can be found here:=C2=A0 <a href=3D"https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/postgraduate-re= search-studentships/echoes-of-perception-mapping-sensory-cortex-with-fmri= -guided-ultrasound-stimulation" class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/stud= y/research-degrees/postgraduate-research-studentships/echoes-of-perceptio= n-mapping-sensory-cortex-with-fmri-guided-ultrasound-stimulation</a></div= > <div><br> </div> <div> <div><b>Title: </b>Echoes of perception: Mapping sensory cortex with fMRI-guided ultrasound stimulation.</div> </div> <div><br> </div> <div><b>Closing date: </b>20th April 2025.=C2=A0</div> <div><b>PhD start date:</b> 1st October 2025<br> </div> <div><b><br> </b></div> <div><b>Overview:</b></div> <div>This project will evaluate the effect of transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) of primary sensory cortex (visual and auditory) on perception. Combining structural and functional MRI, neuro-navigated TUS, psychophysical measurements and state-of the art analysis techniques, we will systematically characterise the behavioural consequences of TUS stimulation of restricted parts of retinotopically/tonotopically-mapped visual and auditory cortical areas, providing a phenomenological test of the spatial accuracy of TUS stimulation.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>The successful applicant will be part of a large, vibrant, highly collaborative community of PhD students and academic staff in the <a href=3D"https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/psychology">School o= f Psychology</a>. They will have access to well-equipped laboratory facilities supported by a dedicated team of technical staff and a state-of-the-art neuroimaging facility at the <a href=3D"https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/facilities/brain-research-imaging-cent= re">Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC)</a>, equipped with a 3T MRI scanner, multiple TUS transducers, TMS, EEG and more.=C2=A0</= div> <div><br> </div> <div>Plymouth is a vibrant coastal city in South-West England, renowned for its stunning waterfront, rich maritime history, and dynamic research community. Nestled between the scenic Devon and Cornwall countryside, and the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park, Plymouth offers an excellent quality of life, with opportunities for outdoor activities and a welcoming community.</= div> <div><br> </div> <div>Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree or a relevant Masters qualification in an appropriate subject (e.g. Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuro-engineering, or related fields). Experience with (or a strong interest to learn) computer programming is highly desirable.</div> <div><b><br> </b></div> <div><b>Supervisors:=C2=A0</b><a href=3D"https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/julien-besle" moz-do-not-send=3D"true">Dr Julien Besle</a>, <a href=3D"https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/elsa-fouragnan" moz-do-not-send=3D"true">Prof. Elsa Fouragnan</a> and <a href=3D"https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/giorgio-ganis" moz-do-not-send=3D"true">Dr Giorgio Ganis</a>.<br> <br> For further details and informal enquiries, please contact Julien Besle (<a href=3D"mailto:julien.besle@xxxxxxxx" class=3D"moz-txt-link-freetext">julien.besle@xxxxxxxx</a>= ).</div> </div> </body> </html> --------------xMaS2rtGHsQxqujPbMIbYSsf--