Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)
- Research Field
- Medical sciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Netherlands
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week
- 38.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
PhD-student position
You will investigate the neural mechanisms underlying visual innate behavior and the modulation of this behavior by fear and curiosity. You will study this in awake behaving mice using a combination of techniques, such as electrophysiology and calcium imaging using two-photon microscopy or fiber photometry, and selectively perturb brain function by optogenetic, chemogenetic and pharmacological means. The project focuses on the superior colliculus and connecting areas. In collaboration, you will design experiments, develop experimental paradigms, perform surgeries and recordings, analyse multidimensional data and draft papers.
You also will develop the experimental paradigms and analyse the multidimensional data.
Requirements
Who are we looking for
We are a looking for an outstanding PhD student with a strong quantitative background keen to record from the brain at the microscopic level. The ideal candidate will have, or will be about to receive, an MSc in biomedical engineering, biology, physics, neuroscience or a related field. Excellent coding skills will be required for developing the experimental paradigms and analysing the multidimensional data. Proficiency in spoken and written English, and experience with animal experiments is a plus.
Additional Information
Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 2.770 gross and the maximum salary is € 3.559 gross per month for a full-time appointment (PhD-student scale cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.
The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).
For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW.
Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.
Applying
Please submit your motivation letter, curriculum vitae and the names or letters of two or more references, via the button Apply now, before April 15th, 2024.
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Netherlands Institute for Neurosciences
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Amsterdam
- Postal Code
- 1105BA
- Street
- Meibergdreef 47
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Amsterdam
- Website
- Street
- Kloveniersburgwal 29
- Postal Code
- 1011 JV