Are you an enthusiastic scientist with a strong research interest in neurotechnology? Do you want to inspire students to think critically? Are you committed to diversity, equity and inclusion? And would you like to share your expertise and contribute to our academic community? If so, come and join our faculty as an assistant professor.

We are looking for an Assistant Professor of Neurotechnology to strengthen and complement the Neurotechnology research programme at the Donders Centre for Neuroscience (DCN). You will develop and optimise neurotechnologies for fundamental research in systems neuroscience and its clinical applications, with a focus on various methods for invasive electrophysiology in humans. As an assistant professor, you will combine neurotechnology know-how with clinical and cognitive neuroscience expertise. You will build and lead your own research team while working closely with other teams within DCN and the Donders environment. In addition, we expect the candidate to show the ability to link the local Neurotechnology research activities to international networks, such as within the NeuroTechEU European University alliance.

Besides conducting excellent collaborative research at DCN and the Faculty of Science, you will also actively take part in the education of our students in the Bachelor’s programme in Human Neuroscience and the Master’s programme in Neurotechnology. Lastly, you will engage in selected academic management and organisational tasks.

• You have an established research line in neurotechnology, and a track and publication record in clinical or cognitive neuroscience.
• You are an academically well-trained individual with a strong international profile and a track record in innovative and impactful science.
• You have a clear vision of the future of the field.
• You have a collaborative and open attitude with excellent communication skills.
• You have experience in the supervision of undergraduate and possibly also graduate students.
• Teaching experience is a plus and you should be willing to acquire the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ).
• Experience with acquiring external funding is desirable.

Proven administrative, organisational and management qualities are a plus.
The Faculty of Science is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such encourages applications from women and minorities.

Fixed-term contract: You will be initially employed as Assistant Professor level 2. After one year, your contract will become permanent upon positive evaluation.

• You will be initially employed as Assistant Professor level 2 (salary scale 11). After one year, your contract will become permanent upon positive evaluation. Furthermore, you will receive transparent career-track criteria, and when you achieve these criteria you will be promoted to Assistant Professor level 1 (salary scale 12). 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.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Support Service. The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities. Also take a look at our support for international staff page to discover all our services for international employees.
• 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.

Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Researchers at the Donders Centre for Neuroscience (DCN) aim to understand the complex neural systems underlying perceptual, motor and cognitive brain functions. They study these systems using experimental, computational and mathematical approaches. DCN currently consists of two sections: Neurobiology and Neurophysics. This position will be part of a newly implemented research line in the Neurophysics section, which focuses on Neurotechnology and Neurocomputation. The Neurotechnology research programme aims to apply and develop advanced technologies to understand the brain, build artificial brains, and aid in recovery when the brain is impaired or injured. The neurotechnology programme is based on a theoretical understanding of brain systems. Furthermore, this new research line is established within the framework of a new Neurotechnology Master’s programme that will be launched in September 2026. This programme aims to train future generations of scientists, clinicians and engineers in the fields of neurotechnology and neuroengineering as part of a strategic initiative by Radboud University and the Faculty of Science.

The Donders Centre for Neuroscience (DCN) is part of the world-renowned Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (DI). DI is a world-class interfaculty research centre that hosts more than 800 researchers devoted to understanding the mechanistic underpinnings of the human mind. It fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary and supportive research environment with a diverse international staff.