Postdoctoral Researcher at the Donders Centre for Cognition

Employment

1.0 FTE

Gross monthly salary

€ 4,332 - € 5,929

Required background

PhD

Organizational unit

Faculty of Social Sciences

Application deadline

07 January 2024

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Join our pioneering neuroscience team in an exciting postdoctoral position, where you'll contribute to creating the first functional atlas of the neurobiology of language. Utilising cutting-edge MRI structural and functional data and advanced analytical methods, you will be instrumental in mapping the intricate interplay between white and grey matter in language processing, leveraging the comprehensive Language in Interaction dataset from the Donders Institute and the Bill&Gin dataset from the University of Bordeaux.
As a vital member of our research team, your role will involve deeply engaging with structural and functional MRI data to unravel the complexities of language neurobiology. You will be responsible for applying advanced analytical methods to dissect the contributions of functional white and grey matter areas. This ambitious project aims to synthesise these insights into the first-ever functional atlas of the neurobiology of language, using two large databases available to the community. Your work will involve data analysis and active collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experts, contributing to the analysis and interpretation of complex brain data. You will be expected to present your findings in academic journals and conferences, contributing to the broader scientific discourse. Furthermore, your role will include engaging with the Language in Interaction and the Bill&Gin dataset, both rich and comprehensive resources that will form the backbone of your research. This position will require technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a deep commitment to advancing our understanding of the human brain and language.
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• You have a PhD in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related field.
• You have proven experience with MRI data analysis, particularly structural and functional MRI.
• You have a strong background in advanced statistical methods and data analysis techniques.
• You have a demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• You have a deep interest in the neurobiology of language and a commitment to contributing to groundbreaking research in the field.
• You are able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with large datasets, ideally in the context of language research, is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in neuroimaging (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R) is a plus.

We are
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour is a world-class interfaculty research centre, that houses more than 700 researchers devoted to understanding the mechanistic underpinnings of the human mind. Research at the Donders Institute is focused around four themes: 1. Language and communication , 2. Perception, action and decision-making , 3. Development and lifelong plasticity , 4. Natural computing & neurotechnology . Excellent, state-of-the-art research facilities are available for the broad range of neuroscience research that is being conducted at the Donders Institute. The Donders Institute has been assessed by an international evaluation committee as 'excellent' and recognised as a 'very stimulating environment for top researchers, as well as for young talent'. The Donders Institute fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary and supportive research environment with a diverse international staff. English is the lingua franca at the Institute.

Radboud University
We are keen to meet critical thinkers who want to look closer at what really matters. People who, from their expertise, wish to contribute to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. This ambition unites more than 24,000 students and 5,600 employees at Radboud University and requires even more talent, collaboration and lifelong learning. You have a part to play!
We offer

• It concerns an employment for 1.0 FTE.
• The gross monthly salary amounts to a minimum of €4,332 and a maximum of €5,929 based on a 38-hour working week, depending on previous education and number of years of relevant work experience (salary scale 11 ).
• You will receive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• It concerns a temporary employment for 1 year.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services . Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment and help your family settle in Nijmegen.
• Working for us means getting extra days off. In case of full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the legally allotted 20.

Additional employment conditions
Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions . You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

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For questions about the position, please contact Nicola Rijzewijk, MA for Psycholinguistics & Cognitive Psychology, at [email protected] . Alternatively, you can contact Stephanie Forkel, Associate Professor/ PI, at [email protected] .
Practical information and applying
You can apply until 5 January 2024, exclusively using the button below. Kindly address your application to Nicola Rijzewijk. Please fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

• A letter of motivation.
• Your CV.
• Your best publication as a PDF with a brief statement why you chose this paper.

The first round of interviews will take place on 10 January 2024. You would preferably begin employment on 1 February 2024. Screening is part of the selection process.
We can imagine you're curious about our application procedure . It offers a rough outline of what you can expect during the application process, how we handle your personal data and how we deal with internal and external candidates. If you wish to apply for a non-scientific position with a non-EU nationality, please take notice of the following information .
Apply now Application deadline 07 January 2024

We would like to recruit our new colleague ourselves. Acquisition in response to this vacancy will not be appreciated.

N. Rijzewijk (Nicola)
MA for Psycholinguistics & Cognitive Psychology
[email protected]

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