9 Aug
2012
9 Aug
'12
5:55 p.m.
FYI
PhD position in the cognitive neuroscience of decision making
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Applications are invited for two fully funded PhD positions (3 years) at
the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University
of Zurich. The successful applicants will work with Christian Ruff and
other SNS Lab members (http://www.sns.uzh.ch/people.html) on the neural
processes underlying human decision making, employing combinations of
brain stimulation and neuroimaging techniques.
The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary
research environment with ample opportunities for training and
collaboration and excellent technical facilities (including a
research-dedicated 3T MR scanner and access to a 7T high-field human
facility, as well as laboratories for TMS, tDCS, psychophysics,
behavioral group experiments, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology,
and pharmacology).
Individuals who hold or will soon receive a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience,
economics, computer science, or physics) are eligible to apply.
Experience with computer programming in MATLAB and the use of advanced
software for behavioral and brain imaging data analysis is beneficial.
Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic about learning new
techniques and contributing to novel experiments.
Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as EU nationals.
Employment is expected to begin in January 2013, but the exact start
date is negotiable.
Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full
publication list), a statement of interest, and the names and e-mail
addresses of two referees. Please send these materials in a single PDF
file to applications(a)iew.uzh.ch, with “PhD Ruff group” in the e-mail
subject line.
The application deadline is September 30, 2012.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Christian Ruff
SNS Laboratory
E-mail: applications(a)iew.uzh.ch
http://www.sns.uzh.ch