Clinical Data Scientist – EEG & fNIRS

As aClinical Data Scientist, you will develop and validatemethods thatcombineelectroencephalography (EEG) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) for use in early-phase clinical trials.

Building onCHDR’s extensive experience in EEG recording and analysis,you willexplorehow simultaneousEEG and fNIRSmeasurementscan helpcharacterizedrug effects on brainfunction.

You will develop multimodal measurement methods, design and conduct validation studies, andcreatesignal processing and data analysis pipelines.

This research is intended to leadto a PhD thesis.

Alongsideyourmain research project,you will be an active member of the Biomarker Engineering & Analytics department.

Youwillcontribute to sponsored analysis projects,help develop and validate otherbiomarker methods, and participate in the broader scientific and operational activities of the department. Your main responsibilities will beto:

• Design, implement,and validate a multimodal system for simultaneous acquisition of EEG andfNIRSdata.
• Design andconductstudies toevaluatethe performance and suitability ofthese methods for early-phaseclinical trials.
• Develop and validatereproducible pipelinesforprocessingand analysingEEG andfNIRS data.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise, and support the execution of clinical trialsand departmentalbiomarker development projects.
• Disseminateresearchfindingsthrough scientific publications and conference presentations.

We are looking for an analytical and independent individual who enjoys solving complex problems and takes initiative in their work. You are flexible, adapt easily to changing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment. At the same time, you are a true team player who values collaboration and contributes positively to the team. As a fast learner, you quickly grasp new concepts, acquire new skills with ease, and are eager to continuously develop yourself.

Additionally, you bring:

• MSc in a relevant technical discipline, such asbiomedicalengineering, electrical engineering,or computer science.
• Knowledge of and experience in biomedical signal processing.
• Knowledge ofstatisticaland computational methodsfordata analysis, such astime-series analysis,statistical modelling,and machine learning.
• Strong programming and scriptingskillsin one or more relevant languages, such as Python, MATLAB, orR.
• Goodcommunicationskillsand proficiency inspoken and written English.
• Experience with EEGand/orfNIRS isan advantage.

At CHDR, you will receive a one-year contract for a minimum of 32 hours per week, with the possibility ofa permanent position.

You will work in a varied role within a professional and growing organisation, with plenty of opportunity to contribute your ideas. The main employment benefits (based on a 40-hour working week) include:

• A salary between €3,990,and €5,755, depending on your experience;
• A solid pension schemethroughthe ABP pension fund, 8% holiday allowance, and an end-of-year bonus ranging from a minimum of 3.8% up to a maximum of 12%, depending on the organisation’s results;
• 25 vacation days per year, plus one Diversity Day;
• Opportunities for personal development through training programmes and certifications;
• Our office is located in an excellent location: directlynext to Leiden Central Station, making it easily accessible by public transport.
  
  Your travel expenses are reimbursed up to 100%, or you can choose to purchase a (electric) bicycle at a discount.

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