Are you passionate about mathematics, statistics, and their applications in neuroscience research? Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is happy to announce a Fully-funded International PhD Position in higher-order statistics for Neuroscience as part of the EU-funded BeyondTheEdge Doctoral Network.
This scholarship aims to support outstanding scholars in pursuing research in the development, evaluation, and application of statistical methods for assessing higher-order brain interactions in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data. The PhD position seeks to advance research in statistical methodologies for analyzing complex brain interactions using fMRI data. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research within the BeyondTheEdge Doctoral Network, collaborating with international partners and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in neuroscience.Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a renowned research university located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas business district. With a commitment to values-driven education and research, VU Amsterdam fosters an environment where academic freedom and diversity thrive. The university’s interdisciplinary approach to education and research is evident across its ten academic departments, covering a wide spectrum of disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and beyond. VU Amsterdam’s international community of over 30,000 students and 5,500 staff members collaborates across boundaries to address global challenges and create sustainable solutions with social impact.
Established in 1880, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Free University Amsterdam) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 139 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.