Are you interested in research fields that merge control theory, neuroscience, and machine learning? Do you aspire to delve deeper into understanding the intricacies of the brain, with a vision to advance treatments for neurological disorders? Are you part of underrepresented communities in the Netherlands?
Embark on a journey by applying for this PhD scholarship opportunity.
Requirements:
- You have a Master's degree or will obtain one by early 2025.
- You have a strong mathematical/control background
- You have a strong programming background (e.g., Python, Matlab)
- Interested in computational neuroscience (prior experience is advantageous but not mandatory)
- You have Dutch nationality or a valid permanent residence permit (type II or IV) at the time of application.
- You are a migrant and born in one of the following countries of origin residing in level 2: Outside Europe (to be specific: Turkey, Morocco, Suriname, and Indonesia); level 3: Other Outside Europe (to be specific, countries of origin residing in Other Africa and Other Asia). Countries of origin in Other America and Oceania are ruled out, except for Central and South America, the Caribbean region, and the indigenous populations of Other America and Oceania. And/or: You are a child of migrants of which at least one of the parents of the applicant is born in one of the abovementioned countries of origin.
You will be advised by Prof. Marcel van Gerven and Dr. Yuzhen Qin at Radboud University Nijmegen. Reach us via email: yuzhen.qin@donders.ru.nl.
Check our lab website for more information.