Doctoral fellow - Department of Data-Analysis

Last application date Jun 30, 2025 00:00

Department PP01 - Department of Data-Analysis

Contract Limited duration

Degree Master's degree

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

• At least 90% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation
• You will process and analyze functional magnetic resonance imaging data acquired by our research partners with both standard and innovative protocols
• You will contribute to computational models of the BOLD signal and of the hemodynamic response
• You will disseminate your scientific results by means of, among others, papers, presentations, code repositories
• You will take part in departmental activities, which might include teaching and exam supervision, for a limited percentage of time

Job profile

• You hold a Master’s degree, preferably in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics/physics/engineering), and/or you are familiar with coding and data analysis regardless of the topic of your Master’s degree
• You are passionate about science
• You like to work in group

What we offer you

• We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
• Your contract will start on 01/09/2025 at the earliest, and ideally not later than 1/12/2025.
• The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. More information about our salary scales 
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. A complete overview of all the staff benefits 

How to apply

Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to [email protected].
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Daniele Marinazzo ([email protected]).