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<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><h1 style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px 0px 0.375em; font-style: italic; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">PhD Candidate on Electrophysiology in Healthy and Disordered Language Production (1.0 FTE)</h1><h1 style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px 0px 0.375em; font-style: italic; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><div style="display: inline-block; height: 1px; width: 1px; overflow: hidden;" class=""></div></h1><p style="margin: 0.375em 0px 1.5em; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><strong class="">FSW/Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour</strong> <br class=""><strong class="">Vacancy number: 24.26.19</strong> <br class=""><strong class="">Application deadline: 27 May 2019</strong></p><h2 class="vac" style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 1.0666666666666667em; margin: 1em 0px 0px; font-style: italic; clear: both; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Responsibilities</h2><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">We are looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate with demonstrable experience in the analysis of electrophysiological data to conduct research on the role of the prefrontal cortex in language production in healthy speakers and speakers with stroke-induced aphasia. <br class="">You will carry out research as a member of the Language Function and Dysfunction group of the Donders Institute and Radboud University Medical Centre under the supervision of Drs Vitória Piai and Robert Oostenveld and Profs Roy Kessels and Frank-Erik de Leeuw. You will have access to all imaging facilities of the Donders Institute, including EEG and MEG systems, and three 3T MRI scanners.</div><p style="margin: 0.375em 0px 1.5em; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><a href="http://www.ru.nl/donders/graduate-school/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">You will be part of the Donders Graduate School for Cognitive Neuroscience.</a></p><h2 class="vac" style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 1.0666666666666667em; margin: 1em 0px 0px; font-style: italic; clear: both; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Work environment</h2><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour is a world-class interfaculty research centre that houses more than 600 researchers devoted to understanding the mechanistic underpinnings of the human mind. The Institute’s research is focused around four themes: 1. Language and communication, 2. Perception, action and control, 3. Plasticity and memory, 4. Brain networks and neuronal communication. Excellent, state-of-the-art research facilities are available for the broad range of neuroscience research that is conducted at the Donders Institute. Recently, the Donders Institute was 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, supportive research environment with a diverse international staff. English is the lingua franca at the Institute.</div><h2 class="vac" style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 1.0666666666666667em; margin: 1em 0px 0px; font-style: italic; clear: both; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What we expect from you</h2><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">We are looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate with </div><ul class="portal Aansluitend" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as cognitive neuroscience, neurolinguistics, neuropsychology, or medicine; </li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">demonstrable solid experience with electrophysiology techniques; </li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">good analytical and data analysis skills, preferably in MATLAB;</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">a keen interest in patient research and in the language sciences; </li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">excellent proficiency in written and spoken English;</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">fluency in Dutch is desirable because of patient contact, but not mandatory. </li></ul><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><br class="">Applications from excellent candidates with a less than ideal profile will be equally considered.</div><h2 class="vac" style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 1.0666666666666667em; margin: 1em 0px 0px; font-style: italic; clear: both; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">What we have to offer</h2><ul class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">employment: 1.0 FTE;</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">the gross starting salary amounts to €2,325 per month, and will increase to €2,972 in the fourth year (P scale);</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">term of contract: you will be appointed for an initial period of 18 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years;</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">UFO job profile: PhD Candidate (Promovendus);</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">you will be able to make use of our <a href="http://www.ru.nl/dualcareerservice" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Dual Career Service</a> where our Dual Career Officer will assist with family related support, such as child care, and help your partner prepare for the local labour market and with finding an occupation.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0.375em 0px 1.5em; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">Are you interested in our excellent <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden?kn" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">employment conditions</a>?</p><h2 class="vac" style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 1.0666666666666667em; margin: 1em 0px 0px; font-style: italic; clear: both; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Would you like to know more?</h2><p style="margin: 0.375em 0px 1.5em; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">Further information on: <a href="http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-1-language-communication/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Theme 1: Language and Communication</a> <br class="">Further information on: <a href="http://www.radboudumc.nl/en/research/departments/medical-psychology" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Department Medical Psychology</a></p><p style="margin: 0.375em 0px 1.5em; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">For more information about this vacancy, please contact: <br class="">Vitoria Piai, Associate Principal Investigator<br class="">Telephone: +31 24 361 54 97<br class="">E-mail: <a href="mailto:v.piai@donders.ru.nl" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">v.piai@donders.ru.nl</a></p><h2 class="vac" style="font-family: "Noto Serif", Georgia, times, serif; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 1.0666666666666667em; margin: 1em 0px 0px; font-style: italic; clear: both; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Are you interested?</h2><div style="margin: 0.375em 0px 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">You should upload your application (attn. of Vitoria Piai) exclusively using the button 'Apply' below. Your application should include (and be limited to) the following attachment(s):</div><ul class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">Motivation letter</li><li class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em;">CV including name and contact information of two referees</li></ul><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="">The first round of interviews will take place in week 23 and 24. The second round of interviews will take place on 20 and 21 June.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Open Sans", "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><font face="Georgia" size="5" class=""><b class=""><i class="">Please visit this link <a href="https://www.ru.nl/werken/details/details_vacature_0/?recid=602008" class="">https://www.ru.nl/werken/details/details_vacature_0/?recid=602008</a> to apply and note that the deadline is alreay next Monday the 27th.</i></b></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><font face="Georgia" size="5" class=""><b class=""><i class=""><br class=""></i></b></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><font face="Georgia" size="5" class=""><b class=""><i class=""><br class=""></i></b></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><font face="Georgia" size="5" class=""><b class=""><i class=""><br class=""></i></b></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><font face="Georgia" size="5" class=""><b class=""><i class=""><br class=""></i></b></font></div></body></html>