MR Scientist: 14T Human Brain Spectroscopy

1. Introduction

We are looking for a specialist in MR spectroscopy with a strong methodological background and interest in cognitive neuroimaging to work on the world's first whole-body 14 Tesla MRI system. As part of the DYNAMIC team, you will play a leading role in the development and implementation of spectroscopy of the brain for patients and healthy volunteers.

2. Job description

You will play a leading role in the development and implementation of spectroscopy techniques in the brain. The exquisite sensitivity of a 14 T MRI system will allow spectroscopic measurements with unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution. The access to spatial distributions of neurotransmitter signals will open a new window on human brain function. We are searching for a spectroscopist with a strong methodological background and an interest in applying spectroscopic techniques to cutting-edge neuroscience. Areas of research can include the development of metabolic imaging techniques and measuring dynamic changes in metabolite concentrations.

You will be encouraged to acquire independent funding and to work in close collaboration with other teams participating in the DYNAMIC initiative. At the Donders Institute, you will play an active role encouraging, facilitating and enabling the use of the 14T system for the benefit of neuroscientists and clinicians.

In addition to having access to the 14T scanner, you will also have access to the imaging facilities of the Donders Institute (3T systems in Nijmegen and the 7T system at the Erwin L Hahn Institute in Essen, Germany), which will be particularly relevant during the development phase of the 14T system.

3. Profile

• You hold a PhD, preferably with a specialisation in MR spectroscopy, and have a background in the physical sciences.
• You have relevant previous experience, preferably with 7 Tesla or higher.
• You have a strong publication record.
• You have good communication and presentation skills. 

It is not necessary to tick all these boxes to be considered for the position as we consider overall quality and motivation to be of primary importance. Mentoring and coaching will be offered as appropriate.

4. We are

You will be part of the DYNAMIC team at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN). DCCN is responsible for implementing the DYNAMIC project, which is funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The DYNAMIC consortium consists of the Amsterdam University Medical Center, Leiden University Medical Centre, Radboud university medical center, Radboud University, Spinoza Centre Amsterdam, Maastricht University, and the Utrecht University Medical Center.

5. We offer

• We will give you a temporary employment contract of 1,5 years.
• Your salary within salary scale 12 depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus. 
• We offer Dual Career Coaching. The Dual Career Coaching assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. 
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20. 

6. Practical information and applying

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to David Norris. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application. We look forward to receiving your application.

The first interviews will take place in April. You will preferably start your employment on 1 September 2026.

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