Job description
A PhD position is currently available at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging for a physical scientist/engineer/mathematician interested in methods development for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the context of modern neuroimaging. The project will concentrate on methods development for artefact free acquisition techniques for diffusion tensor imaging, functional magnetic resonance imaging, and fast spectroscopic imaging.

The project is funded by Siemens and will provide ample opportunity for interaction with scientists at the Siemens research and development centre, and provides an ideal entry point for someone wishing to pursue a career in MRI methodology. A PhD position in the Netherlands offers four years of guaranteed funding, and is relatively well paid compared to PhD positions abroad.

Requirements
You should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will have some experience with MRI and knowledge of programming in c++ and matlab. However, general ability, enthusiasm and team skills will be considered more important than specific background knowledge. Proficiency in oral and written English is required. You should be able to work in a team, sharing technical know-how and ideas.

Organization
The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience.  Website: http://www.ru.nl/donders

Conditions of employment
Employment: 1,0 fte
Maximum salary per month, based on a fulltime employment: € 2,612 gross/month
The starting salary is € 2,042 per month and will increase to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year.
Duration of the contract: 4 years.

Additional Information
Prof. Dr. David Norris: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Application
You can apply for the job (mention the vacancy number 30.10.11) before 1 November 2011 by sending your application consisting of an application letter, a CV, and the names of two persons who can provide references -preferably by email- to:

Radboud University Nijmegen, personnel department
P.O. Box 7005, 6503 GM NIJMEGEN - NL
Telephone: +31 24 3611173
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