Research Assistant Sleep and Dreams Lab

Amsterdam          ·            Full time

Onderzoeksgroep: Siclari

Uren: Fulltime

Locatie: Amsterdam

Duration: 1 year

Solliciteer direct

Location: Amsterdam
Max hours per week: 38
Max salary: € 2889,00
Duration of agreement: 1 year
Apply until: 30 April 2023

The project combines a unique combination of cutting-edge experimental approaches, including 256-channel-high-density EEG sleep recordings combined with controlled sensory stimulations and serial awakening paradigms. The candidate will work in the laboratory of Francesca Siclari, senior group leader, whose research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms of dreams. She/he will be directly supervised by two experienced postdoctoral researchers. The position is for 1 year starting as soon as possible. Part-time position possible based on availability of other candidates (job-sharing). This project is funded by the EU ERC project Dreamscape.

Main missions:

• Recruitment and screening of study participants
• Scheduling of study visits and sleep recordings
• Translation of study documents and dream questionnaires from English to Dutch
• Participation in data acquisition (setting up and acquisition of nocturnal high-density EEG recordings, awakening and interviewing participants about dreams)
• Participation in sleep scoring and data preprocessing
• Data organization and management

Profile

• You have a Bachelor degree in Biology, Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or related fields, or a diploma as a sleep or neurophysiology technician
• You ideally have research experience, are familiar with sleep and dream research or are highly interested in the topic
• You are willing to work during night-time

Skills

• You are fluent in written and spoken Dutch and English
• You have excellent organizational and communication skills
• You are rigorous, committed and highly motivated
• You are a team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Terms of employment

Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 2402.- and the maximum salary is € 2889.- gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 5 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.

The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).

Diversity & Inclusion

The KNAW considers a working environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated of great importance. A working environment in which attention is paid to individual quality and where development opportunities are paramount. Together we strive for an inclusive culture in which we embrace differences. We would therefore like to invite candidates who want to contribute to this through their background and experience. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to the candidate who thus enhances diversity within the Academy.

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Application and time schedule

Applications should be submitted via the system by sending:

• a cover letter summarizing your motivation (max. 1 page);
• a CV with a complete list of publications
• the name and email addresses of one referee

Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. We aim to fill the position at the latest in June 2023.

For more information about the vacancy, please contact Francesca Siclari, group leader, at: f.siclari@nin.knaw.nl.

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