Post-Graduate Research Opportunity (PhD Level 10)
Job Specification
Reporting To: Dr Barry Kirkpatrick (Lead Supervisor) and Dr Catherine Deegan (Co-Supervisor)
Project Title: Automated Detection of Parkinson’s disease from Speech
The Role:
ITB is now looking for a full-time Research Student to work on a research project. This is a PhD
studentship that has been funded for a two year period with the possibility to extend to 4 subject to
progress and funding.
This project will investigate speech processing algorithms to characterise the behaviour of
Parkinsonian speech, with the ultimate aim of contributing to the development of a system that aids
the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
Minimum skills/qualifications required:
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A 4 year honours degree in Computer or Electronic Engineering or an equivalent discipline
Good programming skills
Knowledge of digital signal processing
Good written and verbal communications skills
In addition to this the following skills are desired:
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Knowledge of Matlab
Knowledge of speech processing
Knowledge of biomedical engineering
Experience programming mathematical algorithms
Funding:
This project is funded per annum for 16k€ from the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. The
funding of 16k€ p. a. includes 10k€ student grant, 4k€ for the fees and 2k€ for materials for the
project.
To apply for the project please email a C.V. with a covering letter Shane Walsh shane.walsh@itb.ie
Informal enquiries can be forwarded to Barry.Kirkpatrick@itb.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday the 29th of January