PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of incentive-based decisionmaking

FYI PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of incentive-based decision making University of Giessen, Germany Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Psychology department at the University of Giessen, Germany. The project will investigate motivational processing and decision making in the human dopaminergic system. Available methods include fMRI, genetic analysis and psychopharmacology. Interested candidates will be encouraged to develop computational modelling skills. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an undergraduate seminar on biological psychology (2 h/week, approx. 30 weeks/calendar year). The department offers a research-dedicated MRI scanner with MRI-compatible eyetracking, EEG, and peripheral physiology equipment. A new 3T MRI will be installed this year. There is full access to a genetics lab through local collaboration. We encourage research visits at collaborating institutes abroad. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enroll in a local English-speaking graduate program. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. neuroscience, psychology, biology, medicine, neuroinformatics), and with a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience. Proficiency in English is required. Programming skills in Matlab and experience with fMRI are beneficial. The position is available immediately and funded for two years, with the possibility of extension for one more year. The University of Giessen is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with German disability laws. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your CV, transcripts or degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two referees by e-mail to bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For further details, please contact Prof. Dr. Bianca Wittmann: Phone: +49 641 9926 160 E-mail: bianca.wittmann(a)psychol.uni-giessen.de