IMMEDIATE NEED – TWO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
Project Title: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Non-invasive, Non-surgical TMS of Human Brain
Project Description: Transcranial Magnetic Stimul
ation (TMS) offer promising non-invasive and non-surgical solutions to diseases and disorders associated with the brain. Magnetic field produced from a TMS coil induces a small current in the neurons and stimulate the brain which help in therapy of many brain disorders and diseases such as depression.
Anticipated Student Tasks and Responsibilities: The student will assist in designing new coils that focus and increase the field strengths and measure the magnetic field at various locations away from the coil.
Appropriate Student Majors or Programs: Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material Science
Qualifications: Student should have basic electrical background and should be willing to learn magnetic stimulation concepts.
Hours of Work Offered Per Week: Up to 10 hours per week
Undergraduate Research Assistant Position For: Year-round
Paid or Unpaid: Paid
Professor: David C. Jiles
How to Apply: Send Dr. Ikenna Nlebedim resume via e-mail nlebedim@iastate.edu
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