We’re hiring a PhD student!
Are you passionate about neuroscience, neuroimaging, and motor control? Join our research team to explore one of the most understudied, but critical, regions of the central nervous system: the spinal cord
While the spinal cord is central to movement, its role, especially the contribution of white matter tracts, is still poorly understood. This is true not only in neurological disorders but even in healthy individuals. Our project aims to change that.
We’re developing cutting-edge neuroimaging methods (diffusion MRI, functional MRI) and integrating them with surface EMG to map how the brain, spinal cord, and muscles work together during movement.
Starting with healthy individuals, we will establish normative models of motor control. These models will then be applied to understand motor impairments in cerebrale palsy (CP), the most common cause of physical disability in childhood.
The ultimate goal? To uncover how specific motor pathways are disrupted in CP and to inform more precise diagnostics and treatment strategies.
Who we’re looking for:
A highly motivated PhD student with a background in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, movement sciences, or a related field. Experience in MRI, signal processing, or motor control research is a plus.
Interested or know someone who might be? Let’s connect!
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For more information and to apply, please click here: KU Leuven Vacatures | Doctoraatsbursaal Departement Bewegingswetenschappen
Mapping the Motor Axis: Advanced Imaging Techniques for Understanding Brain and Spinal Cord Contributions to Motor Control — Department of Movement Sciences