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Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience of Learning and Memory (1,0 fte) 

Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging 
Maximum salary: € 4,374 gross/month 
Vacancy number: 30.11.11 
Closing date: 23 October 2011 

Responsibilities 
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands) seeks a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral scientist to work in the group led by Christian Doeller. Our group investigates proxy measures of cellular aspects of human cognition by building on models from single-cell electrophysiology in rodents (see Doeller et al., ‘Evidence for grid cells in a human memory network’, Nature 2010, 463, 657-661). In this project, you will apply an array of neuroimaging techniques in combination with interactive learning paradigms in humans to investigate hippocampal dynamics and their influence on brain systems involved in perception, reward processing and decision making. In particular, we will pursue a multimodal neuroimaging approach, measuring high-resolution BOLD activity with fMRI at 7T and oscillatory MEG activity.

You will receive extensive supervision and training in experimental design and cutting-edge multimodal neuroimaging techniques. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to co-supervise PhD students and regularly present your work at international conferences and meetings. You will be particularly encouraged and supported in applying for competitive career development fellowships at the end of the project with a view to pursuing your own independent research agenda.

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. 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 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 Centre also aims to establish how the different brain areas coordinate their activity with very high temporal precision to enable human and animal cognition. The internationally renowned centre currently hosts more than 100 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from more than 20 nationalities, 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.

What we expect from you 
You should have a PhD in a field related to cognitive neuroscience (e.g. experimental psychology, cognitive science, biology, or neuroscience). Selection will be based on the record of published research, familiarity with neuroimaging techniques (e.g. multivariate and connectivity analysis tools) and programming skills (Matlab). Proficiency in oral and written English is required. You are expected to work in an interdisciplinary environment, sharing technical know-how and ideas. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

What we have to offer 
We offer you:
 - employment: 1,0 fte;
 - a maximum gross monthly salary of € 4,374 based on a 38-hour working week;
 - in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
 - depending on experience the gross salary will be between €3,195 and €4,374;
 - duration of the contract: 3 years;
 - the position is available from January 2012, but the start date of the contract is flexible;
- successful candidates from abroad are eligible to apply for the Dutch tax incentive scheme for foreign employees;
- you will be ranked in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO) as a 'Onderzoeker, niveau 3'.

Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions (http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden)?

Other Information 
Job interviews will be held at the Donders Institute in Nijmegen or at the SfN Annual Meeting in Washington DC (12-16 November).

Would you like to know more? 
Further information on: DCCN (http://www.ru.nl/donders)

Dr Christian Doeller
Telephone: +31 24 3610983
E-mail: christian.doeller@donders.ru.nl

Applications 
Are you interested? 
Please submit your application in a single PDF file, including a short application letter, a one-page summary of your research including future research plans, your CV and the names and contact details of two scientists who can provide references.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number 30.11.11 , to vacatures@dpo.ru.nl, for the attention of  Christian Doeller, before 23 October 2011.
Telephone: +31 24 3611173

No commercial propositions please.