PhD position at Institut de Recerca Sant Pau funded by the TOUCH COFUND project
- Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- CDD
- Temps-plein
- Objective 1: Employ MRI to capture neural circuitry changes in MDD patients undergoing various innovative and promising treatments. Identify distinct neural signatures associated with positive treatment responses.
- Objective 2: Combine profiles of biochemical markers indicative of treatment efficacy, including neurotrophic factors, inflammatory markers, and metabolic indicators, to holistically understand treatment response. From the achievement of objectives 1 and 2 above, we will have available a database putting together biological information about a patient (omics and neuroimaging), as well as treatment response and other clinical variables. Such database will serve as basis for the next objective.
- Objective 3: To use AI techniques to identify neuroimaging patterns and predictive omics, enhancing our understanding of treatment mechanisms and facilitating personalized interventions. Particularly, Machine Learning techniques support the extraction of patterns that can predict the efficacy of a treatment according to the characteristics of a particular patient.
- The ideal candidate for this PhD program should possess some foundation in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.
- They must comply with the academic requirements to access the PhD in Psychiatry of the UAB, which, among others, requires a Master degree and a good level of speaking and writing in English.
- Interest in neuroimaging techniques (MRI) and biochemical assays is advisable, while knowledge and training will be offered.
- Familiarity with statistical methods and/or programming languages (e.g., Python, R, STATA, and/or SPSS) is preferable.
- The candidate should demonstrate a keen interest in psychiatric disorders, treatment mechanisms, and innovative therapeutic modalities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as the project involves transdisciplinary teamwork.
- Prior experience with AI analytics is advantageous but not mandatory, as comprehensive training will be provided.
- The candidate should exhibit a commitment to advancing mental health research and a capacity for independent, creative thinking within a collaborative research environment.
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