*Research Assistant in decision-making and behavioural control (1,0 fte)*
*Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging*
*Maximum salary: € 3.028 gross/month*
*Vacancy number: 30.03.13*
*Closing date: 3 March 2013*
*Responsibilities*
We are looking for a research assistant for research on the
neurochemical modulation of behavioural control in the broad domains of
reinforcement learning and motivational processes. Projects combine
methods of experimental psychology, functional neuroimaging (fMRI, MRS),
psychopharmacology, computational modelling and patient research to
investigate the role of dopamine and serotonin in cognition, emotion and
behaviour, with the ultimate aim to understand the neurobiological basis
of a wide range of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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*Work environment*
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the
Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the
Centre for Neuroscience. This project is based at the Centre for
Cognitive Neuroimaging, and is a collaboration with New York University.
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to conduct
cutting-edge fundamental research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the
rapid progress in this field is being driven by the development of
complex neuroimaging techniques for measuring activity in the human
working brain - an area in which the Centre plays a leading role. The
research themes cover central cognitive functions such as perception,
action, control, decision making, attention, memory, language, learning
and plasticity. The internationally renowned centre currently hosts more
than 100 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from more than 20
different countries, offering a stimulating and multidisciplinary
research environment. The centre is equipped with three MRI scanners
(7T, 3T, 1.5T), a 275-channel MEG system, an EEG-TMS laboratory, several
(MR-compatible) EEG systems, and high-performance computational
facilities. English is the lingua franca at the centre. You will work
within the Cognitive Control group.
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*What we expect from you*
You should have a background in cognitive neuroscience, computer
science, engineering or mathematics, and preferably some experience with
computer programming (e.g. C++ and/or Matlab). You should also have a
strong interest in the neurobiology of decision-making. Prior experience
in this area is desirable but not essential. You should have strong
communication skills and be able and willing to work in a
multidisciplinary environment.
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*What we have to offer*
We offer you:
- employment: 1,0 fte;
- a maximum gross monthly salary of € 3.028 based on a 38-hour working
week (salary scale 8);
- in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3%
end-of-year bonus;
- duration of the contract: one year, but will preferably be extended to
2 years or more;
- you will be classified as a Education/Research officer Level 3 in the
Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).
Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions
<http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden>?
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*Would you like to know more?*
Further information on: DCCN <http://www.ru.nl/donders>
Hanneke den Ouden, postdoctoral researcher
Telephone: +31 24 3668491
E-mail: h.denouden(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:h.denouden@donders.ru.nl>
Roshan Cools, principal investigator
Telephone: +31 24 3610656
E-mail: r.cools(a)donders.ru.nl <mailto:r.cools@donders.ru.nl>
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*Applications*
Are you interested?
Please submit an application letter defining your research interests, a
full CV, a list of publications, and contact information of three referees.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications
by e-mail. Please send your application, /stating vacancy number
30.03.13/, to vacatures(a)dpo.ru.nl <mailto:vacatures@dpo.ru.nl>, for the
attention of Dr. Hanneke den Ouden, before 3 March 2013.
For more information on the application procedure: +31 24 3611173
/No commercial propositions please./
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