Research Assistant Brain and Cognition

Faculty/Services:  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Educational level:  University

Function type:  Support Staff

Closing date:  30 April 2022

Vacancy number:  8719

As a research assistant in the Brain and Cognition department of the University of Amsterdam (department of psychology) you will have the chance to familiarize yourself and help out with a wide range of tasks, most prominently behavioral, clinical and/or neuroimaging data collection. Our program group facilitates the education in the specialisations ‘Brain and Cognition’ (English) and ‘Clinical Neuropsychology’ (Dutch) as a part of the bachelor Psychology at the UvA. We also teach in the master tracks ‘Brain and Cognition in Society’ and ‘Klinische Neuropsychologie’ (Dutch).

What are you going to do

You will work together with multiple researchers from the department who study the mechanisms underlying human perception and cognition in a diverse range of projects and experiments. You will be responsible for the recruitment and handling of participants, inclusion and exclusion procedures, schedule appointments, informed consent procedure, as well as the explanation of the experimental protocols and procedures during testing days. You will also be involved in the training of other students who need to conduct behavioral, clinical and neural studies.

What do we require

We are looking for a flexible candidate in terms of availability in time. So If you are in the final months of studying but are available for two days a week, perfect. We are looking for someone who is pro-active and can work independently. Preferably you have taken or are currently in the research master Psychology or Brain and cognitive sciences, or otherwise the masters Brain and Cognition in Society, or the master Klinische Neuropsychologie at the UvA, so that you are familiar with our research.

Your experience and profile:

• Graduated or doing relevant master, preferably one of our own masters;
• Enthusiastic about neuroscience or clinical neuropsychology;
• Pro-active, friendly, helpful, good communicative skills;
• You have good organizational skills (planning appointments etc);
• You are accurate and have patience;
• You have a good command of English and preferably also of Dutch;
• Preferably, but not necessarily, you have experience with any of the following techniques: EEG, MEG, fMRI, brain stimulation (e.g. TMS, tDCs).

Our offer

The position concerns (temporary) employment of 15-19 hours a week until 31 December 2022 maximally. For this position the University Job Classification profile student assistant applies.

Depending on your study year, the minimum salary is €2,310 and the maximum salary is €2,511 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

What else do we offer

• a position in which initiative and input are highly valued;
• an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues;
• an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

About us

The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.

A challenging work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organization. The social and behavioral sciences play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

Questions

Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:

• Simon van Gaal, Associate professor in Brain and Cognition, s.vangaal@uva.nl

Job Application

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application/motivation letter and resume in one combined .pdf by 30th April.

Applications in .pdf should include:

• a curriculum vitae;
• a short letter of motivation (max 1 page).

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

If you encounter Error GBB451, reach out to our HR Department directly. They will gladly help you continue your application. 

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