Job Description:
Research line 2: A systems biology approach to model experience and disease-induced modifications in NEUral and GENetic NETworks (NeuGenNet)
This multidisciplinary research programme has the overall goal of achieving new insights into the processes of normal and abnormal experience-induced modifications in brain and genetic networks, using mathematical tools and modelling approaches to bridge research domains and spatial scales of inquiry. The start-up of the programme will focus on advancing dynamic systems theories for modelling complex biological networks and applying these models to study: 1) the neural mechanisms of experience-induced changes in healthy brain networks and cognitive processes and 2) the genomic mechanisms underlying disease-induced changes in these networks and processes.
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We are looking for:
Candidates who are specialists in the approaches needed and who have the ambition and the competences to think and work outside the usual disciplinary boxes.
PhD candidates will also be expected to contribute to teaching in current systems biology courses and in the future Maastricht University master’s programme in Systems Biology.
We offer:
All positions are offered for a duration of four years.
PhD candidate salary is set between €2,083 for the first year and €2,664 for the last year gross per month for a full-time position. A PhD appointment lasts four years (first year + three years after receiving a positive evaluation).
In addition, PhD candidates receive a holiday bonus equal to 8% of their salary plus an 8.3% year-end allowance. Non-Dutch applicants could be eligible for favourable tax benefits (30% rule).
We offer you a stimulating scientific environment with excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
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NeuGenNet PhD candidate 1
The research of the PhD candidate will primarily involve multi-scale modeling of the architecture of cortical (sensory) areas, and of plastic changes due to learning and experience. The ideal candidate will possess a master degree in mathematics, computer science, theoretical physics, or related disciplines. A strong interest and some experience in intra- or extracellular neurophysiology or systems neuroscience would be advantageous. Depending on experience and interest, the candidate will be involved in the development of realistic, empirically constrained models of sensory cortex, at a small scale (few interacting cells), or at larger scales (e.g., columns, interacting columns, and interacting areas).
Contact: Ronald Westra (westra@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31-(0)-43-3883722), Kamil Uludag (kamil.uludag@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3881944)
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NeuGenNet PhD candidate 2
The research of the PhD candidate will primarily involve testing computationally or genomics driven hypotheses using fMRI and psychophysics in healthy participants and patients. The experiments will focus on testing mechanisms of plastic changes in visual/auditory learning tasks. The ideal candidate possesses a master degree in cognitive neuroscience or related disciplines with expertise in fMRI data acquisition and analysis. The candidate is expected to have strong programming skills, and statistical expertise, as well as some affinity with modeling.
Contact: Elia Formisano (e.formisano@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3884040), Peter De Weerd (p.deweerd@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3884513);
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NeuGenNet PhD candidate 3
The research of the PhD candidate will primarily involve the collection, mining and analysis of genomics and phenotypic data in healthy participants and patients with learning disabilities, with the aim of functionally testing the genetic contributions to intellectual skills. The ideal candidate has a master degree in genomics, bioinformatics or molecular biology, or related disciplines. Strong practical experience in functional models and a strong interest in the genetic basis of learning and intellectual disabilities are a plus. Depending on experience and interest, the project may involve imaging in healthy participants and patients screened for functional links between genetic variations and intellectual/learning deficits, or carrying out behavioral and molecular experiments in animal models of intellectual disability.
Contact: Bert Smeets (bert.smeets@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3881995), Peter De Weerd (p.deweerd@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3884513);
Job Information
Position Type: 3 PhD positions
Reference (Job ID number):
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full Time
Status: open
Contact Information
Maastricht University
Maastricht Centre of Systems Biology (MaCSBio)
http://macsbio.maastrichtuniversity.nl/
How To Apply: Your application should be sent to recruitmentfhs@maastrichtuniversity.nl before November 10th 2014. Please include:
* A motivation letter and CV/bibliography
* At least one letter of reference
* A copy of your diploma(s) and transcripts
* Clear indication for which position (s) e.g. NeuGenNet PhD 1 and NeuGenNet PhD2 you apply and refer to the Academic Transfer number (AT2014.172).
An (e) assessment may be part of the procedure.
Additional Info:
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Research line 2: A systems biology approach to model experience and disease-induced modifications in NEUral and GENetic NETworks (NeuGenNet)
This multidisciplinary research programme has the overall goal of achieving new insights into the processes of normal and abnormal experience-induced modifications in brain and genetic networks, using mathematical tools and modelling approaches to bridge research domains and spatial scales of inquiry. The start-up of the programme will focus on advancing dynamic systems theories for modelling complex biological networks and applying these models to study: 1) the neural mechanisms of experience-induced changes in healthy brain networks and cognitive processes and 2) the genomic mechanisms underlying disease-induced changes in these networks and processes.
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We are looking for:
Candidates who are specialists in the approaches needed and who have the ambition and the competences to think and work outside the usual disciplinary boxes.
PhD candidates will also be expected to contribute to teaching in current systems biology courses and in the future Maastricht University master’s programme in Systems Biology.
We offer:
All positions are offered for a duration of four years.
PhD candidate salary is set between €2,083 for the first year and €2,664 for the last year gross per month for a full-time position. A PhD appointment lasts four years (first year + three years after receiving a positive evaluation).
In addition, PhD candidates receive a holiday bonus equal to 8% of their salary plus an 8.3% year-end allowance. Non-Dutch applicants could be eligible for favourable tax benefits (30% rule).
We offer you a stimulating scientific environment with excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
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NeuGenNet PhD candidate 1
The research of the PhD candidate will primarily involve multi-scale modeling of the architecture of cortical (sensory) areas, and of plastic changes due to learning and experience. The ideal candidate will possess a master degree in mathematics, computer science, theoretical physics, or related disciplines. A strong interest and some experience in intra- or extracellular neurophysiology or systems neuroscience would be advantageous. Depending on experience and interest, the candidate will be involved in the development of realistic, empirically constrained models of sensory cortex, at a small scale (few interacting cells), or at larger scales (e.g., columns, interacting columns, and interacting areas).
Contact: Ronald Westra (westra@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31-(0)-43-3883722), Kamil Uludag (kamil.uludag@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3881944)
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NeuGenNet PhD candidate 2
The research of the PhD candidate will primarily involve testing computationally or genomics driven hypotheses using fMRI and psychophysics in healthy participants and patients. The experiments will focus on testing mechanisms of plastic changes in visual/auditory learning tasks. The ideal candidate possesses a master degree in cognitive neuroscience or related disciplines with expertise in fMRI data acquisition and analysis. The candidate is expected to have strong programming skills, and statistical expertise, as well as some affinity with modeling.
Contact: Elia Formisano (e.formisano@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3884040), Peter De Weerd (p.deweerd@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3884513);
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NeuGenNet PhD candidate 3
The research of the PhD candidate will primarily involve the collection, mining and analysis of genomics and phenotypic data in healthy participants and patients with learning disabilities, with the aim of functionally testing the genetic contributions to intellectual skills. The ideal candidate has a master degree in genomics, bioinformatics or molecular biology, or related disciplines. Strong practical experience in functional models and a strong interest in the genetic basis of learning and intellectual disabilities are a plus. Depending on experience and interest, the project may involve imaging in healthy participants and patients screened for functional links between genetic variations and intellectual/learning deficits, or carrying out behavioral and molecular experiments in animal models of intellectual disability.
Contact: Bert Smeets (bert.smeets@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3881995), Peter De Weerd (p.deweerd@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 (0)43 3884513);
Job Information
Position Type: 3 PhD positions
Reference (Job ID number):
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full Time
Status: open
Contact Information
Maastricht University
Maastricht Centre of Systems Biology (MaCSBio)
http://macsbio.maastrichtuniversity.nl/
How To Apply: Your application should be sent to recruitmentfhs@maastrichtuniversity.nl before November 10th 2014. Please include:
* A motivation letter and CV/bibliography
* At least one letter of reference
* A copy of your diploma(s) and transcripts
* Clear indication for which position (s) e.g. NeuGenNet PhD 1 and NeuGenNet PhD2 you apply and refer to the Academic Transfer number (AT2014.172).
An (e) assessment may be part of the procedure.
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Additional Info:
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