Postdoctoral and Master’s Research Opportunities in Biomedical Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence

Project Area: Biomedical Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

Application Deadline: January 30, 2025

Dear Prospective Candidates,

We are pleased to announce exciting opportunities for Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Master’s Students within our Research Group at the ECE department of the SOE at LAU. Our team is dedicated to advancing pediatric epilepsy care through innovative technologies, and we are seeking highly motivated individuals to contribute to our research on patient-specific seizure detection systems.

The selected candidates will work on a funded project aimed at developing a personalized seizure detection system utilizing wearable ECG technology. By applying advanced machine and deep learning techniques, we strive to create customized algorithms that analyze ECG data to detect seizures, providing timely warnings to enable preventive actions. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for children with epilepsy.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral Candidates: Must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a closely related field, with a strong background in biomedical signal processing, machine learning, and deep learning. Experience with wearable ECG technology and a proven publication record in relevant peer-reviewed journals are considered assets. The successful candidate will be expected to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, publish findings, and collaborate with international researchers.
• Master’s Candidates: Should have a strong academic background in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field, with a keen interest in high-level scientific research. Experience in biomedical signal processing and machine learning is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in experiment design, data analysis, and contribute to publications.

Application

This two-year position comes with a salary, and access to our extensive research facilities. Additionally, the researcher will have the opportunity to mentor graduate students.

 To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your research interests, experience, publications and contact information for three references to lina.abouabbas@lau.edu.lb.

The application deadline is January 30, 2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team, where your expertise and passion for innovation can lead to groundbreaking advancements in the field of cryogenic machining.

 LAU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all above mentioned backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment.