Postdoctoral researcher cognitive development
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Job Location:
Nijmegen - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Application Deadline: May 8 2026
- Nijmegen
- Hybrid
Job Description
Job description
We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist to model the relationship between environmental and biological factors on cognitive development. They will develop implement and report in academic articles research on lifespan neurocognitive development in large-scale (longitudinal) neurocognitive datasets using innovative (e.g. psychometric neuroimaging) methodology.
One central question involves whether and how environmental factors influence changes in cognitive performance and/or neural structure/function that govern the rate of cognitive development in childhood and/or old age. The post holder will have an interest in theory-based developmental cognitive (neuro)science be supervised by Dr. Nicholas Judd and be embedded within Professor Kievits lab. They will work with international collaborators to capitalize on the recent rapid increase in the availability of large lifespan cohorts.
Independence is key the post holder is expected to take the lead in developing analytic questions testing and comparing developmental models and prepare reports for journal publication with the post holder as first author.
Your activities and responsibilities include:
- To analyse large scale developmental datasets focused on (neuro)cognitive development.
- To keep up to date with developments in the field proposing or implementing changes of direction as necessary.
- To prepare the research for publication.
- To work in collaboration with others to achieve joint research projects.
- To present their work at seminars and at external meetings.
- To contribute to the Donders scientific community through collaborations workshops and talks.
Place of work
At the department of Medical Neuroscience you work on research and education focused on the nervous system in both health and disease spanning levels from molecule to individual and population. You study neurodevelopment stress related disorders and sensory systems with the aim of generating knowledge that drives impact in care prevention and multidisciplinary teams you integrate fundamental and applied research and translate new insights into innovations in neurological and psychiatric contribute to education and talent development training the next generation of professionals. As one of the three science departments within Radboudumc Medical Neuroscience is fully dedicated to research and education. This allows you to focus entirely on deepening the understanding of the nervous system and the brain. Together you work toward groundbreaking discoveries and knowledge that will shape the healthcare of tomorrow.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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