Phd Candidate: Visual Perception and Decision-making - Nijmegen, Nederland - Radboud Universiteit

Radboud Universiteit

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Nijmegen, Nederland

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Geplaatst door:

Daan Van den Berg

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Beschrijving

Employment
1.0 FTE
Gross monthly salary
€ 2,770 - € 3,539
Required background
Research University Degree
Organizational unit
Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
Application deadline
15 May 2024

A PhD position is available in Dr Janneke Jehee's lab at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. You will work on studies of visual decision-making, sensory uncertainty, and decision confidence. Research methods include computational modelling, brain imaging (fMRI, MEG), machine learning, behavioural methods, and other techniques.

The positions will be affiliated with an international network of nine research labs located throughout Europe. You will receive interdisciplinary training in theories and methods for the study of visual perception, decision-making and confidence. This includes many network-wide events and other international training opportunities.

See this website for more information on the lab's research questions, style and approach; and see this website for more information about overarching research themes and questions within the wider network.

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You have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Physics, Math, or another related field.

You must comply with the Marie Curie Actions mobility rule: the researcher must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the beneficiary (in this case: the Netherlands) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their appointment.
Prior experience in cognitive neuroscience is strongly preferred.
Previous experience with computer programming, or other quantitative experience, is strongly preferred.
Experience with visual psychophysics, neuroimaging, computational modelling, and data analysis is advantageous.

Women and other underrepresented groups are explicitly encouraged to apply. Additional financial support for researchers with families is available. Relocation expenses for moving to the Netherlands will be covered.

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Radboud University

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We achieve this by conducting groundbreaking research, providing high-quality education, offering excellent support, and fostering collaborations within and outside the university.

In doing so, we contribute indispensably to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. To accomplish this, we need even more colleagues who, based on their expertise, are willing to search for answers. We advocate for an inclusive community and welcome employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Will you also contribute to making the world a little better? You have a part to play.

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Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour

The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour is a world-class interfaculty research centre that houses more than 700 researchers devoted to understanding the mechanistic underpinnings of the human mind.

Research at the Donders Institute is focused around four themes: 1. Language and communication, 2. Perception, action and control, 3. Plasticity and memory, 4. Neural computation and neurotechnology.

Excellent, state-of-the-art research facilities are available for the broad range of neuroscience research that is being conducted at the Donders Institute.

The Donders Institute has been assessed by an international evaluation committee as excellent and recognized 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.

We offer

We will give you a temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1,5 years, after which your performance will be evaluated.

If the evaluation is positive, your contract will be extended by 2.5 years (4-year contract).

You will receive a starting salary of €2,770 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, which will increase to €3,539 in the fourth year (salary scale P).

You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Support Service.

The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands.

Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities.

Also take a look at our support for international staff page to discover all our services for international employees.
You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.
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