Postdoc HEREDITARY | 'The integration of structural and functional neuroimaging data into data on microbiota'

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate researcher who is deeply interested in improving our understanding of the human gut-brain interaction and integration of further data modalities to understand health and disease.

Our ideal candidate we are looking for should have:

• Technical Expertise: proficiency in processing and analysing neuroimaging data, with a strong foundation in cognitive neuroscience. Familiarity with genetic and histopathological data will be advantageous.
• Biological Curiosity: an interest in molecular biology, genetics or microbiology is desired. Even if your primary expertise lies in cognitive neuroimaging.
• Collaborative Spirit: a genuine belief in the power of team science, with a track record of successful collaborations.
• Open Science Advocate: a commitment to transparency, data sharing, and open science principles.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: ability to seamlessly integrate knowledge from various disciplines to drive research outcomes.
• Research Excellence: a pursuit of excellence, underscored by a strong publication record and innovative research methodologies.

AAt Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary of between € 3.359 and € 5.292 (scale 10) for full-time employment (36 hours per week). You will also receive an 8% vacation allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and, depending on the position, an allowance of 47% to 72% for working irregular hours.
• Plenty of opportunities to develop yourself. For example, you can follow various courses via our online learning environment. A lot of attention will also be paid to your wellbeing and vitality. For instance, you can take advantage of:
  • a 40% discount on gym membership at the Radboud Sports Center.
  • the Company Support Team and a personal coach if you experience a life-changing event.
  • a financially favorable option to work less through a generation scheme if you are approaching state retirement age.
  • support with achieving a good work-life balance at every stage of your life. This includes advice and training (from ‘Millennial Dilemmas’ to ‘Your Career After 57’), activities at our own mindfulness center, and informal caregiving consultations if you have any questions about combining your work and caregiving tasks at home.
• 168 vacation hours per year based on a 36-hour working week. Want more vacation? You can buy additional vacation hours with your end-of-year bonus.
• 26 weeks of parental leave, of which 9 weeks are paid.
• Extra-favorable leave conditions. For example, our short-term caregiving leave is not 2 but 4 weeks per year and even 12 weeks per year for partner and child.
• Pension accrual with the ABP Pension Fund. Radboud university medical center pays 70% of the pension contribution.
• Discount on the supplementary packages of two collective health insurance policies and on ten other types of insurance, from home insurance to legal assistance.
• A travel allowance via our Employment Conditions Selection Model and a working-from-home allowance of €2 per day.

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then email to dr. Nils Kohn, assistant professor CNS. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then email to dr. Nils Kohn, assistant professor CNS. Use the Apply button to submit your application.