School of Computer Science and StatisticsOrganisation: Trinity College Dublin. Department: School of Computer Science and Statistics.Research Field: Neurosciences, Mathematics > Statistics.Application Deadline: 1 May 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin).Country: Ireland. Employment: Full-time, Temporary.Offer DescriptionFunctional brain images measure changes in blood flow and oxygen levels, electrical signals, or metabolic processes, among other things. There are a number of imaging methods that provide useful, complementary windows onto human brain function: functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), positron emission tomography (PET), etc. The Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience currently houses a Siemens 3T PRISMA MRI and an OPM–MEG scanner.The objectives of this doctoral project are to (1) develop pioneering functional neural network architectures tailored to the fMRI and MEG neuroimaging modalities; (2) uncover mechanistic principles that link spatiotemporal brain dynamics to mental/cognitive functions; and (3) translate these principles into robust, interpretable, and generalisable functional markers. Ultimately, the functional markers will lay the foundations for clinically deployable tools that support stratification, prognosis, and treatment monitoring.The scholarship includes a stipend of €25,000 p.a. and fees write‑down (EU or non‑EU) for the four years (full‑time) of a Structured PhD programme / research doctorate. The start date of the study is Sep/2026.The minimum requirement is a 2.1 honours (or equivalent) undergraduate degree and a distinction (or equivalent) MSc degree. Candidates without an MSc or a lower grade degree will not be considered.You will be supervised by Dr. Mimi Zhang (primary supervisor) and two other professors from the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience.Please submit the following files to mimi.zhang@tcd.ie with the subject PhD position at Trinity College Dublin working on machine learning and functional neural imaging. Shortlisted candidates will be notified in the week 4th May and invited for an interview in the week of 18th May.Cover letterCVUndergraduate and postgraduate transcriptsProof of English language qualifications, if required2 academic referee namesWhere to applyE‑mail mimi.zhang@tcd.ieRequirementsResearch Field Mathematics » Statistics Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field Mathematics » Statistics Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills / QualificationsI only consider PhD candidates with a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or computer science (not computer engineering).
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