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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for a PhD-student or postdoc
</span><span lang="EN-US">to work on the neuronal mechanisms for object perception and perceptual organization<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">Project description<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The perception of objects and their segregation from cluttered backgrounds requires interactions between lower and higher areas of the visual cortex. In this project we will simultaneously record from low-level and
 higher-level cortical areas of the temporal stream in monkeys trained on tasks that rely on object vision. We compare the activity of neurons in the different brain areas to the tuning of units in deep neural networks, to elucidate the contributions of feedforward
 and feedback connections between brain areas. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">We expect from you:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">You are highly motivated, self-driven with a degree in neuroscience, (neuro)psychology, biomedical sciences, natural sciences, material science, mathematics, physics, etc. A high level of written and spoken English
 and good programming skills are required. You will have experience with neurophysiological techniques, the analysis of neuronal activity in alert animals, and a background in neuroscience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">You should expect from us:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">• Mentoring, supervision and training <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">• Access to state-of-the art infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">• A stimulating international research environment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">Environment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (www.nin.nl) is the country’s leading fundamental neuroscience research institute. It provides a critical mass of scientists and neuroscience technologies, together with a
 highly interactive, dynamic, multi-cultural environment. English is the working language of all research groups. Amsterdam is an internationally oriented city and an attractive, progressive and easy-to-integrate environment. The research groups have members
 from more than 27 nations with backgrounds ranging from philosophy to engineering.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">Appointment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">We offer an exciting job at a dynamic research institute and an attractive package of fringe benefits.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The position is for a period of 3 or 4 years in total for a postdoctoral researcher or PhD-student, respectively. The first appointment is for one year with an extension for the remaining period pending on an evaluation. 
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">Salary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The salary will be commensurate with experience and institutional guidelines based on the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities; CAO NU). Full time monthly salary for a PhD student is € 2.325,- in the
 1st year to € 2.979,-  in the 4th year before taxes. The starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher depends on experience and ranges from € 3.123,- to € 4.274,-.- before taxes.  A 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus are excluded. A 8% holiday allowance
 and 8.3% year-end bonus are excluded. We offer travel expenses, paid parental leave, flexible working hours, 30 days paid leave per year and help by finding a house.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">Starting date<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">The position is available from Mid 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span lang="EN-US">To apply<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Please, send your application to l.van.der.vecht@nin.knaw.nl including:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">1. A Curriculum Vitae<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">2. An application letter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">3. Two (for PhD applicants) or three (for postdoctoral applicants) reference letters
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. We aim to fill the position between April and July 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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