Human sensorimotor control

Description

The candidate will be involved in studies assessing the neural mechanisms underlying the detection and control of whole-body motion. To study these mechanisms, the candidate will use electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), techniques to alter vestibular (electrical vestibular stimulation), visual (virtual reality), and proprioceptive afferents (tendon vibration), psychophysics, kinetics, kinematic measurements, and advanced signal processing methods.

The candidate is expected to be a talented, enthusiastic, and eager-to-learn researcher with a strong theoretical and technical background and an interest in applying their skills to assess the sensorimotor control of human movement. Programming skills in MATLAB and some exposure to EEG, and kinetics/kinematics are assets. A strong mathematical, statistical, and/or computational background and knowledge in signal processing are desirable.

Research Field

- Balance control
- Sensory-motor integration
- Electrocortical activity
- Multivariate analysis
- Electroencephalography
- Machine learning

Research Supervisor

Martin Simoneau

Research Environment

Interdisciplinary Research Center for Rehabilitation and Social Integration (Cirris)

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Kinesiology

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$30000 per year for 4 years.

The funds for this position are available for 2 years for the MS position or 4 years for the PhD position, with the possibility for an extra year.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Program progress award (S-1 to S-8)	8 x $525
Program progress award (S-9 to S-11)	3 x $200
Successful completion of Ph.D exam	$800
Submission of dissertation deposit before the end of the 12th semester	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$7,850

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $45,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Kinesiology with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$25000 per year for 2 years.

The funds for this position are available for 2 years for the MS position or 4 years for the PhD position, with the possibility for an extra year.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Biomedical Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics Engineering
- Kinesiology

Requirements and Conditions

- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to assess the validity and reliability of research data.
- Ability to set up, operate, and maintain experimental equipment.
- General knowledge of data analysis and statistical applications, programs, and techniques.
- Ability to program experiments using standard experimental software (e.g., MATLAB).
- Ability to analyze research methodology, protocol, and procedures and make recommendations for improvements and modifications.
- Ability to identify and resolve technical research problems.
- Eager to learn.

Required Documentation

- Text about research interests
- Lettre de recommandation
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026

Find Out More

Martin Simoneau
Professeur titulaire
Département de kinésiologie
Martin.Simoneau@kin.ulaval.ca