Amsterdam University Medical Center 
Amsterdam, Netherlands Resumo da oferta
Amsterdam University Medical Center offers a full-time Postdoc position in imaging genetics within the Netherlands. The role focuses on coordinating data access and integration across ENIGMA-EEG cohorts, conducting meta-analyses of large-scale genetic and EEG datasets, and developing standardized analytical protocols. Candidates must hold a PhD in related fields such as neuroscience or genetic epidemiology and possess strong scripting skills in Python, R, or Bash. Responsibilities include collaborating with international consortium members, publishing findings, and presenting at conferences. The position provides a 12-month contract with extension possibilities, offering a gross salary between €3,724 and €5,867 per month. Additional benefits include an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 194.4 holiday hours annually, comprehensive travel reimbursements, a bike scheme, and pension accrual through BeFrank. This opportunity supports professional development through training in advanced data analysis methods like GWAS and machine learning.
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Descrição do projeto
About your role
As a postdoctoral researcher in imaging genetics, you will coordinate data access and integration across the participating ENIGMA-EEG cohorts. You will help develop research projects, communicate with international collaborators and monitor progress across the consortium.
Working with researchers from different disciplines, you will analyse large-scale genetic and EEG datasets through meta-analyses. You will translate your findings into scientific publications and conference presentations. You will also contribute to developing protocols and workflows that standardise EEG analyses across cohorts.
Your responsibilities include:
- Coordinating data collection, access and integration across participating cohorts.
- Developing research projects in collaboration with international consortium members.
- Conducting meta-analyses of genetic and EEG data and contributing to scientific publications.
- Developing and implementing standardised protocols and workflows for EEG analyses.
- Presenting research findings at scientific conferences and collaborating with researchers across international sites.You will have opportunities to develop your expertise in advanced data analysis methods, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), polygenic scoring, machine learning, advanced EEG analyses and multi-site statistics. We will support your professional development through training and collaboration with experts in genetics, neuroscience and data analysis. The role also offers opportunities to visit collaborating research groups.
About you
You are an enthusiastic and independent researcher who enjoys working across disciplines and collaborating with international research teams. You are interested in the genetic basis of brain function and mental health and are keen to develop your analytical skills.You also have: - A PhD in imaging genetics, genetic epidemiology, neuroscience, biological psychology or a related field.
- A strong interest in the project's research topics and the motivation to engage with ENIGMA-EEG cohort members worldwide.
- Experience with data analysis using scripting languages or tools such as Bash, Python and/or R.
- Experience in genetic analysis or physiological data analysis; experience in both is an advantage.
- Experience implementing neural networks is an advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Our offer - You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
- A 12-month contract, with the intention to extend it for an additional year.
- Classification in salary scale 10: € 3.724 to € 5.867 gross for full-time employment (depending on experience). In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Calculate your net salary here.
- Holiday hours: 194.4 per year for full time and a possibility to save additional hours.
- 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs. If you travel by foot, bicycle, or car, a mileage allowance of €0.21 per km applies (up to a maximum of 40 km one way by car).
- Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme.
- Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.Watch this video with more information about joining Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
