PhD and Postdoc Positions in Mesoscale Cerebellar MRI and Neuroimaging Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience in Netherlands

New opportunities are open in the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience for research on mesoscale cerebellar MRI in the group of Wietske van der Zwaag and the Ultra-High Field Neuroimaging / Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging environment in Amsterdam.

The project aims to bring the cerebellar mesoscale organization into view by bridging micro- and macro-scale brain organization using advanced 7T MRI, multimodal submillimetre imaging, and image analysis. The PhD project focuses on visualizing functional subunits in the cerebellar cortex, including high-resolution morphological and functional imaging. The postdoc project focuses on ultra-high-field, high-resolution cerebellar imaging, including pTx, structural and vascular contrasts, and advanced analysis to visualize results on the cerebellar surface.

PhD opening: applicants should have or be about to receive an MSc in biomedical engineering, physics, biology, or a related field; a strong interest in MRI or medical imaging is required, and interest in the human cerebellum or high-resolution imaging is a plus. English proficiency and teamwork are required; Python/MATLAB and pulse sequence development are advantageous.

Postdoc opening: applicants should have or be about to receive a PhD in MR physics or a closely related field; familiarity with 7T MRI and/or the Philips sequence development platform is preferred. English proficiency is required, and interest in high-resolution imaging or the human cerebellum is a plus.

Both positions are full-time (38 h/week). The PhD is for 4 years with a 1-year initial contract and salary from €3,059 to €3,881 gross/month. The postdoc is for up to 32 months total with a 1-year initial contract and salary from €3,546 to €5,538 gross/month. Both include standard Dutch university/KNAW benefits such as vacation allowance, year-end bonus, and other allowances.

Deadline: 5 June 2026. Apply with a motivation letter and CV via the vacancy pages. First-round online interviews are planned for later in June.