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PhD Position in Neuroimaging, LLM, Genetics and Cross-species Comparison Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands

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PhD

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Computer Science

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Dec 15, 2026

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Computer Science
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Neuroimaging
Statistical Analysis
Connectomics
Neuropsychology
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) is offering a PhD position in the Connectome Lab at the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR) for a project at the interface of neuroimaging, genetics, computational neuroscience, neurodiversity, and brain evolution.

The project investigates how variation in brain anatomy and connectivity shapes human brain diversity, and how these patterns compare across species. Using large-scale human neuroimaging datasets together with comparative data from non-human species, the project aims to identify which aspects of brain organization are conserved, which vary substantially between individuals, and which may have emerged or expanded during human evolution.

The successful candidate will work with structural MRI, diffusion MRI, and resting-state fMRI data, developing and applying computational approaches for cortical reconstruction, tractography, functional connectivity, connectome analysis, and cross-species comparisons. A particular interest in the use of large language models (LLMs) for data mining is noted.

Supervision and collaboration will take place within the computational neuroimaging lab led by Prof. Martijn van den Heuvel, in an interdisciplinary environment including researchers from neuroimaging, genetics, psychology, psychiatry, artificial intelligence, and computational neuroscience.

Key duties include analysing large-scale imaging data, integrating genetics with neuroimaging, performing comparative analyses of human and non-human brain organisation, building reproducible and open workflows, presenting findings at scientific meetings, writing manuscripts, collaborating across networks, and contributing to teaching where appropriate.

This is a research-focused PhD opportunity for candidates interested in brain networks, connectomics, computational analysis, and cross-disciplinary neuroscience. The application deadline is 2026-12-15. Applications are submitted through the AcademicTransfer link provided in the posting.

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What's required

A highly motivated PhD candidate is sought, with interest in neuroimaging, genetics, neuroscience, neurodiversity, and computational methods. The description implies experience or strong aptitude for working with large datasets, structural MRI, diffusion MRI, resting-state fMRI, connectome analysis, cortical reconstruction, tractography, functional connectivity, and reproducible open workflows. Candidates should be comfortable with interdisciplinary research and collaborative academic work; no explicit degree classification, GPA, or language-test requirement is stated in the text.

How to apply

Apply via the AcademicTransfer application link provided in the posting. Submit your application before 2026-12-15. Include the materials requested on the application page.

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