PhD Position in Physics and Astronomy at Ghent University, 2012 Belgium

Description 

The aim of this PhD project is development of  a detailed biophysical model  which

integrates  description of the electrical and mechanical function of the human heart from the  cellular to the whole
organ level.Electromechanical  modelling of the heart is one of the latest trends in cardiac modelling.  It  is widely believed that such models will provide new important insights in the mechanisms  of sudden cardiac death  which  is the leading cause of mortality in the industrialized world. In our group we have preliminary results on anatomical electromechanical modelling of the heart (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, v.104,p.7922-7926, 2007; Am J Physiol., Heart Circ Physiol.,v.299,p.H134- 43,2010). Aim of this project is to put all to a more solid basis in collaboration with the Bioengineering Institute of Auckland University, New Zealand.

Scholarship Level

PhD

Funding Agency 

Ghent University

Eligibility

We seek a motivated candidate with broad interest in biophysics,  biomedical engineering,  integrative computational and mathematical biology.  Prior experience in cardiac modelling is an advantage, but not necessary.

Your  work will include numerical integration of partial differential equations describing  wave propagation in the heart  and cardiac mechanics. Numerical methods used for integration of these equations are  the finite difference and finite element methods.

Candidates who will obtain their degree in this academic year (2011 – 2012) are also encouraged to apply.

Application Method

By email or Post

Deadline

2012-09-30

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