*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@donders.ru.nl mailto:h.denouden@donders.ru.nl

Roshan Cools, principal investigator Telephone: +31 24 3610656 E-mail: r.cools@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@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

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