Fwd: Research Assistant - Motivation and Cognitive Control

Applications are invited for a research assistant position at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The candidate with work with Dr. Hanneke den Ouden. Our research combines methods of experimental psychology, functional neuroimaging (fMRI), psychopharmacology and patient research to investigate the role of dopamine and serotonin in motivation and cognitive control, with the ultimate aim to understand the neurobiological basis of a wide range of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Duties and responsibilities of the candidate will be focussed on data analysis (behavioural, psychopharmacology and genetics) and preparing findings for publication. The candidate will also be involved in data collection (behavioural, clinical and neuroimaging) and programming and developing neuropsychological tasks. This position is funded for one year in the first instance. The successful candidate will have, or will expect to receive, a strong degree in neuroscience or psychology with a strong interest in mathematical methods, or a mathematical background (engineering, physics,c omputer science, machine learning, mathematical psychology) and a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience. The candidate should be organized and have good interpersonal skills as required for interacting with participants and working as a part of a team. Experience with analysing data (e.g. using SPSS/Matlab, preferably using Bayesian methods and/or machine learning) is highly desirable. Experience running and analysing psychological experiments, especially those involving pharmacology, neuroimaging and/or patients with mental illnesses is also highly desirable. Deadline 12 October.​ Incoming applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. If the position is filled before the closing date, the vacancy will be closed. For more information on how to apply please visit: http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=541480 . Pre-application enquiries can be sent to h.denouden(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:h.denouden@donders.ru.nl>