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Postdoctoral Researcher Position
Department of Economics, University of Zurich
Posted 01/19/12
The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich has received funding for a new project entitled “Genetic and Neural Foundations of Preferences”. The project focuses on analyzing the genetic and neural determinants of risk, time and social preferences by applying economic and neuroeconomic tools that enable us to measure structural preference parameters and the biological forces that shape them. For this project, which will be completed under the direction of Prof. Ernst Fehr, we are presently seeking applicants for the position of a Postdoctoral researcher.
Candidates should hold (or expect) a good PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Economics, or Computer Science), and an interest in experimental and behavioral economics. Both junior and senior postdoctoral researchers are invited to apply. They should have published work using human neuroscience or behavioral genetics methods (e.g., fMRI, TMS or tDCS, GWAS).
Because we have a large database of combined behavioral, genetic and neurobiological data the applicant should have experience in the handling of large databases as well as in the statistical analysis of these data using appropriate the statistical software (e.g. STATA). Candidates should also have sound programming skills (e.g. MATLAB) and experience with software for the presentation and analysis of neuroimaging experiments (e.g., SPM, Cogent, Presentation, or others).
Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic about the topics involved in the project and willing to quickly acquire advanced knowledge in those areas. We expect candidates to be able to work independently and at their own initiative.
The position is available from September 2012 onwards for an initial duration of two years and can be extended by 2-3 more years. Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
The Department of Economics offers an exciting and interdisciplinary work environment and excellent research facilities, including a 3T MRI scanner and laboratories for TMS, tDCS, and behavioral experiments.
Please submit your application, including CV, copies of all relevant diplomas, a one-page statement of interest, and a recommendation letter from a referee to sally.gschwend@econ.uzh.ch, by February 26, 2012.
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, and as such welcomes appli-cations from women and minority candidates.
Department of Economics, University of Zurich
Posted 01/19/12
The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich has received funding for a new project entitled “Genetic and Neural Foundations of Preferences”. The project focuses on analyzing the genetic and neural determinants of risk, time and social preferences by applying economic and neuroeconomic tools that enable us to measure structural preference parameters and the biological forces that shape them. For this project, which will be completed under the direction of Prof. Ernst Fehr, we are presently seeking applicants for the position of a Postdoctoral researcher.
Candidates should hold (or expect) a good PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Economics, or Computer Science), and an interest in experimental and behavioral economics. Both junior and senior postdoctoral researchers are invited to apply. They should have published work using human neuroscience or behavioral genetics methods (e.g., fMRI, TMS or tDCS, GWAS).
Because we have a large database of combined behavioral, genetic and neurobiological data the applicant should have experience in the handling of large databases as well as in the statistical analysis of these data using appropriate the statistical software (e.g. STATA). Candidates should also have sound programming skills (e.g. MATLAB) and experience with software for the presentation and analysis of neuroimaging experiments (e.g., SPM, Cogent, Presentation, or others).
Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic about the topics involved in the project and willing to quickly acquire advanced knowledge in those areas. We expect candidates to be able to work independently and at their own initiative.
The position is available from September 2012 onwards for an initial duration of two years and can be extended by 2-3 more years. Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience.
The Department of Economics offers an exciting and interdisciplinary work environment and excellent research facilities, including a 3T MRI scanner and laboratories for TMS, tDCS, and behavioral experiments.
Please submit your application, including CV, copies of all relevant diplomas, a one-page statement of interest, and a recommendation letter from a referee to sally.gschwend@econ.uzh.ch, by February 26, 2012.
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, and as such welcomes appli-cations from women and minority candidates.
Department Head and Professor of Economics
Department of Economics, Virginia Tech
Posted 01/05/2012
Virginia Tech seeks an accomplished, visionary head for its department of Economics. Virginia Tech has an emphasis on interdisciplinary research and faculty have been involved in collaborations within the university, nationally and globally. The department is located within the College of Science and consists of 14 faculty, 4 instructors 25 Ph.D. students and 2 instructors. The Ph.D. is offered jointly with the Agricultural and Applied Economics Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We have approximately 450 undergraduate majors divided between science and business based undergraduate programs. Virginia Tech has recently partnered with Carillion Clinic to form a medical school and research institute. The research institute, VTCRI, includes an active Neuroscience research group with 2 MRI machines at the institute and 1 on the Blacksburg campus near our experimental economics labs. For details see http://research.vtc.vt.edu/
Responsibilities of the Department Head include leadership of all Department programs and administrative responsibility for visioning, planning, fiscal management and human resources. This includes facilitating success in obtaining external funding as well as recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff. Desired qualifications include: 1) evidence of visionary leadership in supporting and promoting excellence in teaching, research, and extension, 2) an outstanding academic record including an internationally recognized level of professional achievement, commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor at Virginia Tech, 3) a record of effective mentoring and management of personnel and financial resources, 4) earned doctorate in economics, and 5) demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations and colleagues.
Applicants must complete the faculty application online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu Posting #0111060. To be included are a curriculum vitae, the names of five references and a cover letter summarizing their administrative philosophy and their vision for the position and the Department. Review of applications will began on November 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Direct inquiries to Nicolas Tideman, Department Head, ntideman@vt.edu, (540)231-7592.
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