The position is funded by Alzheimer Nederland, on the topic “Glymphatic dysfunction and cognitive impairment: a memory clinic study”. Candidates’ work aims to tailor and apply innovative MRI techniques at ultra-high field (7T) yielding metrics indicative of the glymphatic (clearance) system. Novel imaging techniques will be applied to memory clinic patients and linked to cognitive performance. The candidate will be responsible for the recruitment of subjects and the MRI measurements, hence excellent skills in Dutch are an absolute requirement. The candidate will analyze and interpret the data, disseminate the results as research articles in scientific journals, followed by writing a PhD thesis

You are a highly motivated technological innovator with a team spirit. You are able to work in the interactive field of technological innovation and medicine, like complex problems, and have good skills in Dutch and English. You have excellent communicative and organization competences, and have an interest in cognitive disorders and dementia, older patients and their caregivers. A M.Sc. degree is required in (medical) physics, biomedical engineering, computer science, biomedical sciences or other related fields. Affinity with MR imaging, data acquisition, data analysis, and a strong background in computer programming (e.g. Matlab) is required.

Fixed-term contract: 1 + 3 years.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > Support > UM employees

Temporary employment for the period of max 4 years. Monthly salary is € 2.325,- gross/ month in year 1 up to € 2.972,-  in year 4.

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 16,300 students and 4,300 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

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