Postdoctoral researcher Brain Influences of Phthalates and Bisphenols in Adolescents

30 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

11 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/psychology at the Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam is offering an interesting postdoctoral position. The project is entitled: “Brain Influences of Phthalates and Bisphenols in Adolescents”.

As postdoctoral researcher you would be required to:

• Conduct analyses of the data (environmental chemicals, cognition and behavior, and neuroimaging data) and to publish findings in international scientific journals.
• Co-supervise a PhD student.
• Present work at internal and external meetings.
• To publish findings in international scientific journals.
• To adhere to open science practices (e.g. preregistrations, sharing code and preprints).

Substantial literature has investigated the negative impact of prenatal exposures to phthalates and bisphenols on developmental programming of cognition and behavior. Yet few studies have examined exposures beyond early childhood. Further, the rigor of earlier studies is limited due to the lack of focus on mechanisms and failure to apply a life course approach.This project is embedded within the Generation R Study, a multidisciplinary, innovative, and outstanding research study, which prospectively follows approximately 8,000 children from the general population from before birth into adolescence.

The main aims of this project are to determine the impact of prenatal, childhood, and early adolescent phthalate and bisphenol exposures on executive function and behavior in adolescents and to examine potential mechanisms underlying adverse influences of phthalates and bisphenols. To achieve these goals, this project leverages rich data in the Generation R Study, encompassing detailed assessment of cognition and behavior, neuroimaging, and chemical measurements through adolescence.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate, who would be able to work independently. You will work with a large team of colleagues analyzing child behavior and cognition, and (neuro)biological data. This requires you to show initiative, work well in a team and to have a strong analytical mindset and skills.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, epidemiology, computational psychology, neurosciences or a related discipline.
• Affinity with scientific questions around brain development, mental health and cognition, and particularly biological mechanisms.
• Experience in analyzing large datasets with repeated assessments.
• Above average statistical skills, preferably R.
• Excellent writing and presenting skills.
• Fluent proficiency in spoken and written English.

Additional Information
Benefits

• You will receive a temporary position for 2 years.
• The gross monthly salary is between € 3.774,- and € 4.498,-(scale 10.6) depending on your level of education and relevant experience, based on a full-time working week of 36 hours.
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and an individual travel expense package.
• An International Office which aids you in preparing for you arrival and stay.
• Pension insurance with ABP, we take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as an in-company physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. There is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.

Selection process

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. ir. Martijn Starmans via [email protected].

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

No agencies please.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. ir. Martijn Starmans via [email protected].

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

No agencies please.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/339686/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Erasmus MC

Country

Netherlands

City

Rotterdam

Postal Code

3015 GD

Street

Dr. Molewaterplein 40

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/339686/postdoctoral-researcher-brain-influe…

Contact

City

Rotterdam

Website

http://www.erasmusmc.nl/

Street

Dr. Molewaterplein 40

Postal Code

3015 GD

STATUS: EXPIRED