Postdoctoral and PhD student position at the University of Zurich
SystemsX.ch, the Swiss initiative in systems biology, has initiated a new project entitled "Neurochoice: Neural Correlates of Collective Decision Making", with principal investigators located at the Universi-ties of Zurich, Bern, and Geneva, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. One part of the project, focusing on fMRI studies of the role of risk during human decision-making, will be completed under the direction of Prof. Ernst Fehr and Kerstin Preuschoff at the Institute for Empirical Research in Economics in Zurich. We are presently seeking applicants for the
positions of post-doctoral researcher and PhD student.
These positions require a background in neurobiology, economics, psychology or computer science, and an interest in neuroeconomics and/or mathematicalmodeling of behavioral and neuroimaging data. Previous experience in neuroimaging techniques and fMRI data analysis is a major advantage.Candidates should have an interest in designing and conducting experiments in neuroeconomics and social neuroscience. Finally, candidates should have programming experience, e.g. in MATLAB or similar languages. Employment canbegin immediately but is negotiable. The Institute for Empirical Research inEconomics offers an exciting and interdisciplinary work environment and excellent research facilities, including a 3T MRI scanner dedicated to research and a large and well-equipped laboratory for conducting
behavioral experiments.
Application may be made electronically or by post. Please submit your CV, copies of all relevant diplomas, a statement of interest, and the names and email addresses of two referees to the following address by December 14, 2008: Sally Gschwend, Institute for Empirical Research in Economics,Blümlisalpstr. 10, 8006 Zürich , Switzerland, s.gschwend@iew.uzh.ch
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, and as such
welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
