Human Research and Engineering Directorate Research Areas

Statistical Modeling of Biosignals from Operational Environments

Advisor: McDowell, Kaleb X.  (kaleb.mcdowel@us.army.mil 410.278.1453)

Location: Human Research and Engineering Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5425

Key words: Data mining, Biological signal processing, Statistical modeling, Applied mathematics, Computational neuroscience, Electroencephalography

The Army Research Laboratory has research opportunities available in advanced biosignal processing and statistical modeling with a focus on human neurophysiology. A wealth of data suggests that human behavior can differ dramatically between laboratory and complex, real-world settings, which raises questions regarding the neural function underlying real-world performance. The laboratory is investigating such issues through the application of neurophysiologic markers in real-world applications such as driving or monitoring displays within vehicles. The Associate will work to characterize and integrate militarily-relevant data with complex environmental information and behavioral data.Extensive computer programming experience is desired, as is experience with advanced data mining techniques, such as linear and nonlinear pattern classification methods, and data processing within Matlab or similar packages. Backgrounds in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, or computational neuroscience are preferred; ideally with biological signal processing experience. Representative measures include, but are not limited to, EEG, EMG, ECG, respiration, SaO2, GSR, eye-tracking, pupilometry, behavioral performance, and cognitive performance. The potential to work with fMRI data exists depending on academic partnerships.