"PhD on Investigating Human Cortical Angioarchitecture with 3D Histology"

Job Description

Welcome to Maastricht University! The Computational Brain Connectivity lab (CBClab) at Maastricht University is seeking a PhD candidate to investigate Human Cortical Angioarchitecture using 3D Histology Methods for 4 years at 1.0 FTE in the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience and the Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute.

Our Goal: To understand the brain’s vascular architecture in health and disease and advance 3D imaging methods for neuroscience.

Project Aim: Investigate angioarchitecture in different cortical areas using optical tissue clearing and 3D microscopy, such as light-sheet microscopy, to map vascular components and compare across species.

What You Do

• Develop data-analysis pipelines for large 3D histology images.
• Handle and visualize large microscopy datasets.
• Image samples using light-sheet and two-photon microscopy.
• Use fluorescence labeling and optical tissue clearing techniques.

What You Bring

A master’s degree in Data Science, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or related field. Experience in 3D microscopy, data analysis, and statistics. Strong interest in histology and tissue clearing. Excellent English skills and academic writing.

What We Offer

Employment at Maastricht University with a salary of €3059–€3881 per month (scale P), 38 hours per week. Initial 12-month contract, extendable to 4 years. Benefits include holiday allowance, pension, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.