A PhD student position is available in the research group of Gabriele Janzen at the Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) and the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging of Radboud University Nijmegen. We investigate the development of spatial skills and the neural correlates of spatial memory. We examine healthy adults and children using a combination of imaging as well as behavioural methods: fMRI, EEG, measurement of eye movements, and response times, as well as navigational behaviour. The proposed fMRI research and parts of the EEG research will be carried out at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging. The centre has facilities for (f)MRI at 1.5 and 3 Tesla as well as three EEG labs, including a baby lab and an MEG lab. An eye tracker for measuring eye movements in MR scanners is available. A mobile EEG laboratory ideal for testing children is available at the Behavioural Science Institute.

University Graduate
Candidates for the PhD student position should have a Master’s degree in experimental/cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, or related cognitive neuroscience fields. They are expected to have a strong interest in and hold qualifications for scientific research. Experience with functional MRI and EEG is an advantage.

Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Social Sciences

Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

The Behavioural Science Institute studies individual human behaviour as a function of social and physical contexts. The central goal of the institute is to gain fundamental insight into the causal factors and regulatory processes that govern individual human behaviour. The BSI is an interdisciplinary endeavour aimed at exploring the aetiology of individual human behaviour. The BSI is a KNAW acknowledged research school providing excellent research facilities and high-quality training for Phd-students.

Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2.558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract:
Maximum hours per week: 40

Additional conditions of employment:
The candidate will be appointed as a PhD student (1.0 FTE) for a period of four years. The candidate’s performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2½ years.

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

dr. Gabriele Janzen
Telephone number: (0031)024-3614668
E-mail address:

 
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You can apply for this job before 15-09-2008 by sending your application to:

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 24.34.08.