The Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences Amsterdam UMC has a vacant position for Postdoc Researcher on Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease.
Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of highly detrimental neuropsychiatric disorders that occur in a large subpopulation of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. ICDs are primarily a complication of dopaminergic medication in a subgroup of patients that carry an as-of-yet unidentified neurobiological vulnerability, while these drugs are prescribed to virtually all PD patients. Their job will be to help identify this subgroup of PD using a combination of clinical and molecular imaging markers and in this way work towards precision medicine for PD.
Tasks
As a postdoc researcher on impulse control disorders in Parkinson’s disease, the main responsibility will be to work on this:
- Apply machine learning on a large existing dataset to identify neuroimaging and clinical markers that can predict the future development of an impulse control disorder in Parkinson’s disease after they commence dopaminergic medication.
- Support ongoing projects of team Neuropsychiatry that use an array of methods (e.g. MRI, EEG, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, and neuropsychological assessment) to study the pathophysiology of different brain disorders and their treatment.
Starting Date: October/November 2023
Salary
- Salary increase of 4% effective November 2023
- A contract for the duration of the project
- €3,230 to €5,088 gross for a full-time employment (depending on education and experience).
- In addition, they will receive, among other things, an 8.3% year-end bonus and 8% holiday allowance.
- Free and unlimited access to the school’s online learning environment GoodHabitz.
- Pension accrual with ABP, of which the school pay 70% of the premium.
- Reimbursement of 75% of candidates’ public transportation expenses.
- An active staff association and Young Amsterdam UMC association, both organizing fun (sporting) activities and events.
Job Requirements
The eligibility requirements for the postdoc research on impulse control disorders in Parkinson’s disease are
- A completed PhD in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Neuroscience, or similar;
- Expertise in Machine/Deep learning is required;
- Experience with neuroimaging (MRI) analyses (software) is preferred;
- Affinity with Parkinson’s disease study population is preferred;
- A proven record of academic writing:
- Strong problem-solving skills:
- Experience with supervising interns and PhD students:
- A strong team spirit with willingness to support other ongoing projects with expertise.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit:
- A letter of motivation;
- Curriculum vitae.
To apply for the Postdoc Research on Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease, click here.
Deadline: July 28, 2023.
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