Maastricht University, Netherlands MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025
Description
The Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNs) Research Institute at Maastricht University (UM), Netherlands, is inviting expressions of interest from outstanding researchers to apply for the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025.
This EU-funded fellowship is designed to support postdoctoral researchers in enhancing their academic and professional careers through international mobility and interdisciplinary research.
About Maastricht University and MHeNs
Maastricht University (UM) is a highly ranked young European university with a strong focus on interdisciplinary, international, and socially engaged research. The MHeNs Research Institute is committed to understanding the brain through a blend of neuroscience, psychology, clinical sciences, and advanced technologies.
Degree Level
Maastricht University, Netherlands MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Maastricht University.
Available Subjects
Available Research Fields and Supervisors
1. Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation
Supervisor: Prof. David Linden
Focus: Functional MRI-based neurofeedback, deep brain stimulation (DBS), motivation and emotion networks
2. Cognitive Neuroscience and Decision-Making
Supervisor: Dr. Dennis Hernaus
Focus: Motivation, reinforcement learning, value-based decision-making, mental illness, high-field imaging
3. Cerebrovascular Diseases
Supervisor: Dr. Sebastien Foulquier
Focus: Microcirculation, endothelial-glial interactions, vascular dementia, in vivo imaging
4. Non-Invasive Brain Monitoring in Critical Care
Supervisor: Dr. Marcel Aries
Focus: Development of real-time monitoring tools using AI, signal processing, and optical imaging
5. AI and Vision Restoration Modeling
Supervisors: Dr. Birke Benedikter and Dr. Mario Senden
Focus: Vision loss, retinal degeneration, computational vision science
6. Ophthalmology and Tear Fluid Biomarkers
Supervisor: Dr. Marlies Gijs
Focus: Proteomic and hormonal analysis of tear fluid, dry eye diagnostics, personalized treatment
Benefits
- Fully funded research fellowship under the Horizon Europe MSCA program
- Open to researchers of any nationality
- Includes living allowance, mobility allowance, family support, and research costs
- Hosting and supervision by leading neuroscientists at Maastricht University
- Ideal for early-career scientists seeking to expand into new areas of research and technology
Eligible Nationalities
This fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must hold a PhD degree or expect to complete it by September 10, 2025
- Must not have resided or carried out main activity in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the past 36 months
- Must be willing to relocate to Maastricht, Netherlands
Application Procedure
Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) by May 10, 2025 to the following contact:
- Email: g.delooijer@maastrichtuniversity.nl
- Subject: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Expression of Interest
Required Documents:
- Project proposal (maximum 2 pages, font size 11)
- Motivation letter, explaining interest in the subject area and the chosen supervisor
- Updated CV with clear information about eligibility (mobility history, PhD completion date)
Timeline
- EOI Deadline: May 10, 2025
- Selection Notification: Shortly after May 17, 2025
- EU MSCA Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
