NETHERLAND PHD POSITION IN IMAGING GENETICS OF INTELLIGENCE 2009 – THE COGNITIVE NEUROLOGY GROUP
NETHERLAND PhD Position in Imaging Genetics of Intelligence 2009 – The Cognitive Neurology group for Master’s student
Scholarship Introduction:
Understanding how genetic variation affects brain functioning related to general intelligence is one of the greatest scientific challenges of the 21st century. Advances in both molecular genetics and functional and structural neuroimaging have provided the tools necessary to explore the effects of genetic variants on brain functioning. Identifying the brain mechanisms that underlie intelligence is paramount to our understanding of how individual differences in general intelligence emerge and how such differences may confer vulnerability to cognitive dysfunction. This project aims to identify these brain mechanisms by combining expertise from two excellent research groups, using an imaging genetics approach towards human intelligence. This project is collaboration between the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, and the Centre for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research, Amsterdam. You will be based within the Cognitive Neurology group at the Donders Institute ( http://www.ru.nl/donders) and will have frequent contacts with the genomics group at CNCR ( http://www.cncr.nl).
Eligibility for Scholarship:
University Graduate
You have a Masters degree (or equivalent) in a field related to cognitive neuroscience (e.g. experimental/cognitive psychology, biology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence). Excellent candidates from other scientific backgrounds will also be considered. Good programming skills (Matlab) are highly desirable. Familiarity with neuroimaging techniques (functional and structural) and in genetic statistics are certainly an asset. Proficiency in oral and written English as well as good social skills are also required.
How to apply:
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Dr. G. Fernández
Telephone number: +31 24 3610749
E-mail address:g.fernandez@donders.ru.nl
Dr. D. Posthuma
Telephone number: +31 20 5982823
E-mail address:danielle.posthuma@cncr.vu.nl
Application form for Scholarship:
Additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
1. About the organization
2. About the department
3. About the function
4. Radboud University Nijmegen
Important Dates:
You can apply for this job before 15-09-2009
Source:
http://www.ru.nl/fcdonders/
