Student project: Neuromorphic compression for brain computer interfaces

*Important for non-EU students: You'll need to be registered at a Dutch university to meet immigration requirements.

Use compression inspired from retinas to reduce large amount of data from brain sensing

What you will do

• Algorithm Optimization: Refactor and optimize existing neuromorphic compression algorithm to improve processing speed and reduce the computational footprint during real-time telemetry.
• Benchmarking & Validation: Conduct comparative analyses between neuromorphic compression and standard compression formats focusing on compression ratios and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) preservation.
• Hardware Integration Support: Assist in mapping the neuromorphic compression logic onto hardware-efficient architectures (such as FPGAs or ASIC) to simulate edge-case telemetry scenarios.
• Dataset Pre-processing: Curate and prepare large-scale in-vivo neural datasets for testing, ensuring the encoder handles diverse firing rates and background noise profiles effectively.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of code changes and performance metrics, contributing to a technical report or manuscript regarding the system's efficiency in high-density recording setups.

What we do for you

• You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, data scientists, and neuroscientists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of high-density neural telemetry.
• Joining imec for this internship offers more than just a line on a resume; it’s a career-accelerator in the MedTech and NeuroTech sectors:
• Access to Proprietary Tech: Work with state-of-the-art neural probes and hardware prototypes that aren't available in most university settings.
• Mentorship: Receive direct guidance from industry-leading experts who are pioneers in bio-electronics and signal processing.
• Ecosystem Networking: Gain exposure to imec’s vast network of partners, ranging from top-tier universities to global pharmaceutical and tech giants.
• High-Impact Portfolio: The opportunity to contribute to a Horizon Europe funded project, potentially leading to co-authorship on technical papers or presentations at international conferences.

Who you are

• You have background in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiar with numerical analysis.
• Good knowledge in digital and embedded systems.
• Strong interest in neural engineering.

Interested

Does this position sound like an interesting next step in your career at imec? Don’t hesitate to submit your application by clicking on ‘APPLY’.
Should you have more questions about the job, you can contact jobs@imec.nl.