The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour at Radboud University Nijmegen is offering an exciting PhD position in the Network Neuroscience of Language. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in understanding how brain networks support language processing, utilizing advanced neuroimaging and computational methods. The research will be conducted in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with collaborations across the Donders Institute and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. The successful candidate will join the Clinical Neuroanatomy of Language Research Group, led by Professor Stephanie Forkel, and contribute to high-impact science at the intersection of neuroscience, cognition, and language. The Donders Institute is renowned for its supportive research culture and state-of-the-art facilities, making it an excellent place for early-career researchers to develop their skills and expertise. Applicants should have a strong background in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or a related field, and experience with neuroimaging and computational methods is highly desirable. The position offers the chance to work on innovative projects that advance our understanding of brain networks and language, with potential for significant scientific contributions. For more information and to apply, candidates are encouraged to visit the official application portal. The position is based at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands, and is affiliated with both the Donders Institute and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. Funding details are not specified in the announcement, but PhD positions at Radboud University are typically fully funded. Interested candidates should review the application instructions and prepare their materials accordingly.

The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour at Radboud University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Network Neuroscience of Language. This position is part of the ERC project EMERGENCE, which investigates how language emerges from large-scale brain networks by integrating white-matter connectivity, functional neuroimaging, and individual variability. The research group, led by Professor Stephanie Forkel, focuses on understanding the neurobiological principles shaping human language through advanced neuroimaging, computational modelling, and clinical neuroscience. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of structural and functional connectivity, language processing, and advanced neuroimaging methods. The role involves leading advanced preprocessing and modelling pipelines, including tractography, connectome construction, neurotransmitter-weighted network modelling, and embedding approaches such as low-dimensional morphospace analyses and UMAP. Responsibilities include designing and implementing reproducible analysis workflows, contributing to hypothesis development, supervising junior team members, and coordinating data integration across large-scale datasets like the Human Connectome Project (HCP). Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field, with strong experience in neuroimaging (diffusion MRI and/or fMRI), quantitative data analysis, and programming (Python, MATLAB, R). Excellent English communication skills and a strong publication record are required. Desirable qualifications include experience with white-matter tractography, network-level analyses, multivariate or dimensionality-reduction techniques, and collaborative interdisciplinary projects. The position offers a 1-year contract with a gross monthly salary between €4,728 and €6,433, plus an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and generous annual leave. The Donders Institute provides state-of-the-art imaging facilities, high-performance computing infrastructure, and a vibrant international research community. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, spanning cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and behavioural science, with a strong commitment to open science, mentorship, and scientific impact. To apply, visit the Radboud University job portal and submit your application before 8 March 2026. For more information, see the provided links.

The MOSAIC 3.0 PhD scholarship programme, recently announced by NWO, expands opportunities for talented researchers from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a PhD in the Netherlands. The programme is designed to strengthen diversity, intellectual breadth, and long-term equity within Dutch academia. Stephanie Forkel, Tenured Professor and Head of the Clinical Neuroanatomy of Language Research Group at Radboud University, invites prospective PhD candidates interested in cognitive neuroscience, brain connectivity, or language research to explore hosting possibilities within her research network at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. The MOSAIC 3.0 programme specifically targets junior researchers at the master's level who have not yet obtained a PhD. The expanded eligibility now includes researchers with a non-western migrant background, refugee researchers, and researchers from Ukraine under the Temporary Protection Directive. For Dutch researchers with a migration background, a bachelor's degree obtained in the Kingdom of the Netherlands is required. The programme aims to provide access to a scientific career for groups who are still underrepresented in science, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Applicants are expected to submit high-quality research proposals in relevant fields such as cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy, brain connectivity, and language research. The MOSAIC 3.0 call is expected to open in the second quarter of the year, with the final round of the related Hestia programme closing on March 3, 2026. Funding is provided for PhD positions, though specific stipend amounts and tuition coverage details are not specified in the announcement. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Stephanie Forkel to discuss potential hosting and support within her research group. For more information, candidates should review the MOSAIC 3.0 programme details on the NWO website and prepare their application materials accordingly. This is an excellent opportunity for researchers passionate about cognitive neuroscience, language, and brain research to join a leading academic environment at Radboud University and contribute to advancing diversity in Dutch academia.