<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin-top:0px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">The Laboratory for Clinical Neuroscience at the Center for Biomedical Technology (CTB), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated candidate to <span style="font-weight:bolder">jointly apply for a competitive PhD fellowship</span> (UPM Predoctoral Fellowship 2026).</p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">While the position depends on securing this individual funding, the underlying research project is <span style="font-weight:bolder">fully funded</span> by the Spanish National Research Agency (AEI).</p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><span style="font-weight:bolder"><img src="https://neuroimage.usc.edu/forums/images/emoji/google/microscope.png?v=15" title=":microscope:" class="emoji" alt=":microscope:" width="20" height="20" style="border-style: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 1em; height: 1em; aspect-ratio: 20 / 20;"> Project Description: PERFECTMed</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">The selected candidate will join <span style="font-weight:bolder">PERFECTMed</span> (<em>PERsonalized Fingerprinting of Epileptogenic Chronnectomic Topologies for MEdical Decision</em>), a newly funded national neuroengineering project.</p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">The project aims to transform presurgical evaluation in drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) by developing next-generation, AI-driven tools. It combines Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, network neuroscience, and large-scale multimodal analysis of:</p><ul style="margin:1em 0px 1em 1.25em;padding:0px;clear:both;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><li><p><span style="font-weight:bolder">Cryogenic MEG (cMEG)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-weight:bolder">Optically Pumped MEG (opMEG)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-weight:bolder">Stereo-EEG (sEEG)</span></p></li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">The PhD student will work with unique within-subject datasets to develop novel computational frameworks—including <span style="font-weight:bolder">chronnectomics</span>, <span style="font-weight:bolder">multilayer graph modeling</span>, and <span style="font-weight:bolder">Explainable AI (XAI)</span>—to identify personalized electrophysiological biomarkers, eliminate the dependency on long-duration ictal recordings, and improve surgical decision-making.</p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><span style="font-weight:bolder">What We Offer</span></p><ul style="margin:1em 0px 1em 1.25em;padding:0px;clear:both;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><li><p><span style="font-weight:bolder">Scientific Framework:</span> A fully funded, highly interdisciplinary research project bringing together biomedical engineers, computer scientists, physicists, and neurologists from leading national and international institutions.</p></li><li><p><span style="font-weight:bolder">Environment:</span> Integration into a state-of-the-art neuroimaging and neuroengineering facility at CTB-UPM (Madrid, Spain), with access to cutting-edge cMEG and emerging wearable opMEG technologies.</p></li><li><p><span style="font-weight:bolder">Application Support:</span> Dedicated mentoring and institutional support to prepare a highly competitive application for the <span style="font-weight:bolder">UPM Predoctoral Fellowship 2026</span>.</p></li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><span style="font-weight:bolder"><img src="https://neuroimage.usc.edu/forums/images/emoji/google/bullseye.png?v=15" title=":bullseye:" class="emoji" alt=":bullseye:" width="20" height="20" style="border-style: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 1em; height: 1em; aspect-ratio: 20 / 20;"> Candidate Profile</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">The fellowship selection is highly competitive and places a strong emphasis on academic excellence. We are looking for candidates with:</p><ul style="margin:1em 0px 1em 1.25em;padding:0px;clear:both;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><li><p>An excellent academic record (Bachelor and Master) in <span style="font-weight:bolder">Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Data Science, Physics, Mathematics, Neuroscience</span>, or related quantitative disciplines.</p></li><li><p>Solid programming skills in <span style="font-weight:bolder">MATLAB</span> (highly relevant for FieldTrip/Brainstorm pipelines) and/or <span style="font-weight:bolder">Python</span>.</p></li><li><p>A genuine interest in AI, machine learning, signal processing, and clinical neuroscience.</p></li><li><p>Prior research experience, publications, or conference contributions will be very positively valued.</p></li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><span style="font-weight:bolder"><img src="https://neuroimage.usc.edu/forums/images/emoji/google/envelope_with_arrow.png?v=15" title=":envelope_with_arrow:" class="emoji" alt=":envelope_with_arrow:" width="20" height="20" style="border-style: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 1em; height: 1em; aspect-ratio: 20 / 20;"> How to Apply</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">Interested candidates should send their application, not later than July 26, 2026 (Early applications are highly encouraged) to <span style="font-weight:bolder"><a href="mailto:giulia.varotto@ctb.upm.es">giulia.varotto@ctb.upm.es</a></span> with the subject line <span style="font-weight:bolder">"PERFECTMed PhD Application"</span>.</p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">Please include:</p><ol style="margin:1em 0px 1em 1.25em;padding:0px;clear:both;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><li><p>Your updated <span style="font-weight:bolder">CV</span> (highlighting grades and research experience).</p></li><li><p><span style="font-weight:bolder">Academic transcripts</span> (both Bachelor and Master degrees).</p></li><li><p>A short <span style="font-weight:bolder">motivation letter</span>.</p></li></ol><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none">Best regards,</p><p style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-variant-ligatures:none"><span style="font-weight:bolder">Dr. Giulia Varotto, PhD</span><br>Laboratory for Clinical Neuroscience<br>Center for Biomedical Technology (CTB)<br>Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)<br>Madrid, Spain</p></div>