Maastricht University MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 – Netherlands
The Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNs) Research Institute at Maastricht University (UM), Netherlands, invites exceptional researchers to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025.
This prestigious EU-funded fellowship offers postdoctoral researchers a chance to boost their academic and professional careers through international mobility and interdisciplinary research.
About Maastricht University & MHeNs
Maastricht University is one of Europe’s top-ranked young universities, known for its interdisciplinary and internationally focused research. The MHeNs Institute is dedicated to advancing mental health and neuroscience, combining:
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Neuroscience
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Psychology
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Clinical Sciences
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Artificial Intelligence
Available Research Fields and Supervisors
1. Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation
Supervisor: Prof. David Linden
Focus: fMRI-based neurofeedback, deep brain stimulation (DBS), motivation and emotion networks
2. Cognitive Neuroscience and Decision-Making
Supervisor: Dr. Dennis Hernaus
Focus: Reinforcement learning, motivation, 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: Real-time monitoring 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: Tear fluid proteomics and hormones, dry eye diagnostics, personalized treatment
Fellowship Benefits
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Fully funded under the Horizon Europe MSCA program
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Open to applicants of all nationalities
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Financial support includes:
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Living allowance
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Mobility allowance
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Family support
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Research expenses
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Supervision from leading researchers at Maastricht University
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Ideal opportunity for early-career researchers exploring new scientific areas
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Hold a PhD (or expect to complete it by September 10, 2025)
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Not have lived or worked in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the past 36 months
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Be willing to relocate to Maastricht, Netherlands
Important Dates
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Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: May 10, 2025
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Selection Notification: Shortly after May 17, 2025
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Final EU MSCA Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
Application Procedure
Submit your Expression of Interest to the following email address:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Expression of Interest
Required Documents:
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Project proposal (maximum 2 pages, font size 11)
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Motivation letter detailing your interest and preferred supervisor
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Updated CV with eligibility information (PhD completion date and mobility history)
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