We are seeking a project manager to support our research on genomics, brain ageing and Alzheimer’s disease. The project manager will work closely with the project principal investigator, Dr. Sourena Soheili-Nezhad, and will be embedded within the research group of Dr. Emma Sprooten in the Medical Neuroscience Department at Radboudumc.
Our team collaborates with the Department of Human Genetics and academic partners in Groningen (ERIBA), London (UCL), Leiden (LUMC), and other global organisations. The programme begins in November 2026 under the scheme of the Dementia Frontiers Fund for a duration of two years, subject to successful annual assessments.
Responsibilities include:
This is an opportunity to work at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour in Nijmegen, a leading neuroscience research centre in Europe. Nijmegen is a vibrant city with a unique combination of historic character and a green environment.
This role would suit a highly organised and proactive project manager who is interested in joining a fast-paced and ambitious research team. Previous experience with human resource management, project administration, wet-lab, neuroscience, immunology or genetics is desirable.
This role requires a Master’s degree related to any of the above fields, as well as a good command of both English and Dutch. For an interested candidate there will also be ample opportunities to gain knowledge on brain ageing mechanisms and human genetics research.
We are recruiting for this position ourselves. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated, but do feel free to share the vacancy in your network!



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