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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN NEUROIMAGING, NIMH
Posted 7/28/10
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Section of Development and Affective Neuroscience (under the direction of Dr. Daniel Pine) seeks to fill one Post-Doctoral position. The 300 acre campus of the NIH Intramural Research Program, near Washington D.C., houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research and is one of the premier research sites in the world. The strong scientific environment and superb resources make this a unique opportunity for outstanding scientists.
The research position will focus on neural/genetic mechanisms underlying individual differences in health and anxiety across development in humans using fMRI approaches. Specific areas of interest are modeling of choice behavior and use of this modeling to better understand brain behavior relationships. Screening for the post-Doctoral position will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled, with an initial 2 years appointment (renewable up to 5 years).
The two-to-five year postdoctoral fellow position is open to Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, or computational neuroscience. Expertise in neuroimaging methods confers an advantage but is not absolutely required.
NIMH is a major research component of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, which have nationwide responsibility for improving the health and well being of all Americans.
Send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation sent directly from referees to Monique Ernst, NIMH, 15K North Drive, Bldg 15K, MSC 2670, Bethesda MD 20892-2670 or email to ernstm@mail.nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Health Economist position
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Posted 6/24/10
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. With a budget of over 30 billion dollars it is the largest biomedical research funding agency in the world.
The Office of the NIH Director is currently searching for an Economist who will be responsible for advising the NIH Director on key economic policy issues. The ideal candidate will have:
1. Skill in applying knowledge of microeconomic theory, health economics, economic evaluation and cost-benefit analysis, industrial organization, and fiscal economics in the design and conduct and/or supervision of technical studies.
2. Knowledge of observational and interventional epidemiology
3. Analytical and organizational skills in developing major agency position papers on economic aspects of science policies, clarifying alternative strategies and options for policy implementation, and recommending courses of action
4. Skill in translating specialized and complicated technical concepts and analysis into clear, concise written documents and oral presentations using non-technical language
The position will be filled at a GS15 level. Interested applicants are invited to contact Grace Walton, NIH Office of Human Resources at waltong@mail.nih.gov for information on how to apply. For information concerning the position, please contact Dr. Stefano Bertuzzi at stefano_bertuzzi@nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
Assistant Professor positions: Neuroeconomics and Decision Making
National University of Singapore
Posted 4/22/2010
National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks talented young researchers for one or two tenure-track assistant professor positions as part of its support for the research focus in neuroeconomics and decision making. The successful candidate will have knowledge and expertise in some/all areas of behavioral and experimental economics, psychology, cognitive/social/behavioral neuroscience, and behavioral/molecular genetics, and will be hosted in a cognate department such as the department of economics or the department of psychology.
NUS offers access to a range of supporting facilities, including a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner, molecular genomics labs, and computer-based behavioral labs. Taking account of benefits such as subsidized housing and Singapore's low-tax environment, NUS is able to offer compensation packages comparable to those in North American institutions. Substantial grants for research and conference travel are available. Employment can begin in the coming fall, but is negotiable. Letter of application, resume, research statement, and reference letters should be sent by May 16, 2010 to psysearch@nus.edu.sg for psychology-oriented candidates and to ecsrec@nus.edu.sg for economics-oriented and other candidates.
Postdoctoral Position
Applied Biomathematics
Posted 4/5/2010
Applied Biomathematics (www.ramas.com/research.htm) anticipates an opening for a one- or two-year post doctoral position for a mathematical psychologist working in the area of risk, ambiguity and uncertainty in decision making. The project addresses risk communication from a biological perspective (see Strategies for Risk Communication: Evolution, Evidence, Experience, 2008, edited by Tucker et al., Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Vol. 1128). Post docs at Applied Biomathematics commonly go on to academic appointments. The project will be directed by Scott Ferson (www.ramas.com/sferson.htm) and Christian Luhmann of Stony Brook University (www.psychology.sunysb.edu/cluhmann-). Please send curriculum vitae and a writing sample to admin@ramas.com.
Ph.D. Positions in Social Neuroscience & Neuroeconomics
University of Basel, Switzerland
Posted 4/2/2010
The Department of Psychology of the University of Basel, Switzerland (Center for Economic Psychology), is seeking applicants for a 3-year Ph.D. position. The project will investigate neural mechanisms of social influence on decision-making from a reinforcement learning perspective. Neuroimaging studies will focus on informational and normative components of social influence, on neuronal processing of individual and shared (common) reward and other topics. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work towards their Ph.D within the project that is funded by the Swiss National Academy of Science (Schweizer Nationalfonds, SNF).
The ideal candidate would have a M.Sc. in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science or a related field, solid knowledge of research methods and an interest in neuroscience of social behavior and decision making. Experience with neuroimaging methods and data processing is desirable. The position allows focusing entirely on conducting research and on the doctoral thesis. Applicants will be part of an international work group and an English-speaking environment. The salary will be about 43,000 Swiss Francs (approx. 30,000 EUR). Additional resources to fund experiments and conference travel are available.
Review of applications will start on the 1st of May and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications (consisting of a cover letter describing research interests, curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation) to Dr.Vasily Klucharev vasily.klucharev@unibas.ch The position can begin as soon as June 1st 2010, but later start dates are possible.
The Center for Economic Psychology is directed by Prof. Dr. Jörg Rieskamp. The lab is part of the growing Department of Psychology at the University of Basel, one of the leading research Universities in Europe. Basel is situated at the river Rhine right at the border to France and Germany. Health care, quality of live, and public transportation meet the highest international standards. Please do not hesitate to send us an email for further inquiries.
See sample mass media coverage of our research: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/15/social.conformity.brain/index.html
Postdoc and Senior Scientist positions, aivoAALTO project of the Aalto University
Aalto University, Helsinki and Espoo, Finland
Posted 3/25/2010
The interdisciplinary aivoAALTO project of the Aalto University is now looking for:
-one postdoctoral scientist, and
-one senior scientist.
aivoAALTO focuses on systems-level human brain imaging in the context of social interaction in natural settings, economic decision making and cinema viewing.
http://www.aalto.fi/en/research/multidisciplinary/aivoaalto/
The postdoctoral scientist is expected to have experience in fMRI or related fields, and is supposed to participate in aivoAALTO projects requiring collaboration between scientists of different backgrounds.
The senior scientist is expected to take an active role and leadership in research that should fit to the main goals of aivoAALTO (especially brain imaging in naturalistic settings). The ideal candidate will have an extensive experience in fMRI or related fields, evident in international peer-reviewed publications, and experience of supervising younger researchers.
For experienced scientists with open mind, smooth team playing skills, and enthusiastic attitude we offer state-of-the art imaging facilities (e.g. 3-T fMRI, whole-scalp MEG) within a very multidisciplinary and stimulating research community. Working language is English.
Both positions will be filled from Summer 2010 for two years. A successive senior scientist can have prolongation for the position.
For further details, please contact aivoAALTO Coordinator Docent Elina Pihko pihko@neuro.hut.fi +358 50 344 2713 or Project leader Prof. Riitta Hari hari@neuro.hut.fi +358 9 470 22959.
Applicants should submit, latest on May 7th, 2010, a cover letter describing current research interests and future research goals related to the topic of aivoAALTO, a complete CV with publication record (top 10 publications indicated), and the names of potential references. All information should be emailed to aivoAALTO coordinator Elina Pihko pihko@neuro.hut.fi, preferably in a single file, with the file(s) named according to the applicant.
Professorship in “Neuroeconomics and Social Neurosciences”
University of Zurich
Posted 2/3/2010
The Faculty of Economics, Business Administration, and IT at the University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in Neuroeconomics and Social Sciences. The future Professor will be a group leader at the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research (www.sns.uzh.ch). The Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research offers an exciting and interdisciplinary work environment and excellent research facilities, including a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner, TMS, TCDS and EEG facilities and a large and well-equipped laboratory for conducting behavioral experiments.
The candidate is expected to implement an independent research program on cutting-edge questions in neuroeconomics involving fMRI as well as neurophysiological and neuropharmacological methods. This tenured position therefore requires a background and interest in neuroscience, economics and psychology and experience in conducting experimental studies by combining various neuroimaging methods. Apart from research, duties will include teaching at the undergraduate level (in German or English) and in the context of the new doctoral program in neuroeconomics.
Employment is planned to begin in September 2010, but is negotiable.
Please submit your electronic application including a curriculum vitae, list of publications and detailed research plan to the Dean’s office (appointment@oec.uzh.ch) no later than 28th February, 2010. Informal enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Prof. Ernst Fehr (efehr@iew.uzh.ch).
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, and as such welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
Postdoctoral Position in Behavioural Neurophysiology of Reward, Decision Making and Neuroeconomics
University of Cambridge
Postdoctoral position, Center for Addiction Research of the Psychiatric Research Institute
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Posted 2/1/2010
A postdoctoral position is available in Center for Addiction Research of the Psychiatric Research Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The positions will contribute to NIDA funded research studies employing behavioral economics and neuro-economic approaches to address addiction and its treatment using both human laboratory and clinical trial methodologies. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in addiction research and have a strong background and research training in clinical, experimental, cognitive psychology or related fields. The position is for U.S. citizens. Translational research training and career development opportunities are provided as part of this position. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic, federally funded, multi-disciplinary team of researchers. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will be open until filled. Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae and referees to Warren K. Bickel, Ph.D. wbickel@uams.edu
Posted 7/28/10
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Section of Development and Affective Neuroscience (under the direction of Dr. Daniel Pine) seeks to fill one Post-Doctoral position. The 300 acre campus of the NIH Intramural Research Program, near Washington D.C., houses state-of-the-art neuroimaging facilities (MRI, PET and MEG) dedicated to research and is one of the premier research sites in the world. The strong scientific environment and superb resources make this a unique opportunity for outstanding scientists.
The research position will focus on neural/genetic mechanisms underlying individual differences in health and anxiety across development in humans using fMRI approaches. Specific areas of interest are modeling of choice behavior and use of this modeling to better understand brain behavior relationships. Screening for the post-Doctoral position will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled, with an initial 2 years appointment (renewable up to 5 years).
The two-to-five year postdoctoral fellow position is open to Ph.D.'s in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, or computational neuroscience. Expertise in neuroimaging methods confers an advantage but is not absolutely required.
NIMH is a major research component of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, which have nationwide responsibility for improving the health and well being of all Americans.
Send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation sent directly from referees to Monique Ernst, NIMH, 15K North Drive, Bldg 15K, MSC 2670, Bethesda MD 20892-2670 or email to ernstm@mail.nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Health Economist position
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Posted 6/24/10
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. With a budget of over 30 billion dollars it is the largest biomedical research funding agency in the world.
The Office of the NIH Director is currently searching for an Economist who will be responsible for advising the NIH Director on key economic policy issues. The ideal candidate will have:
1. Skill in applying knowledge of microeconomic theory, health economics, economic evaluation and cost-benefit analysis, industrial organization, and fiscal economics in the design and conduct and/or supervision of technical studies.
2. Knowledge of observational and interventional epidemiology
3. Analytical and organizational skills in developing major agency position papers on economic aspects of science policies, clarifying alternative strategies and options for policy implementation, and recommending courses of action
4. Skill in translating specialized and complicated technical concepts and analysis into clear, concise written documents and oral presentations using non-technical language
The position will be filled at a GS15 level. Interested applicants are invited to contact Grace Walton, NIH Office of Human Resources at waltong@mail.nih.gov for information on how to apply. For information concerning the position, please contact Dr. Stefano Bertuzzi at stefano_bertuzzi@nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
Assistant Professor positions: Neuroeconomics and Decision Making
National University of Singapore
Posted 4/22/2010
National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks talented young researchers for one or two tenure-track assistant professor positions as part of its support for the research focus in neuroeconomics and decision making. The successful candidate will have knowledge and expertise in some/all areas of behavioral and experimental economics, psychology, cognitive/social/behavioral neuroscience, and behavioral/molecular genetics, and will be hosted in a cognate department such as the department of economics or the department of psychology.
NUS offers access to a range of supporting facilities, including a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner, molecular genomics labs, and computer-based behavioral labs. Taking account of benefits such as subsidized housing and Singapore's low-tax environment, NUS is able to offer compensation packages comparable to those in North American institutions. Substantial grants for research and conference travel are available. Employment can begin in the coming fall, but is negotiable. Letter of application, resume, research statement, and reference letters should be sent by May 16, 2010 to psysearch@nus.edu.sg for psychology-oriented candidates and to ecsrec@nus.edu.sg for economics-oriented and other candidates.
Postdoctoral Position
Applied Biomathematics
Posted 4/5/2010
Applied Biomathematics (www.ramas.com/research.htm) anticipates an opening for a one- or two-year post doctoral position for a mathematical psychologist working in the area of risk, ambiguity and uncertainty in decision making. The project addresses risk communication from a biological perspective (see Strategies for Risk Communication: Evolution, Evidence, Experience, 2008, edited by Tucker et al., Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Vol. 1128). Post docs at Applied Biomathematics commonly go on to academic appointments. The project will be directed by Scott Ferson (www.ramas.com/sferson.htm) and Christian Luhmann of Stony Brook University (www.psychology.sunysb.edu/cluhmann-). Please send curriculum vitae and a writing sample to admin@ramas.com.
Ph.D. Positions in Social Neuroscience & Neuroeconomics
University of Basel, Switzerland
Posted 4/2/2010
The Department of Psychology of the University of Basel, Switzerland (Center for Economic Psychology), is seeking applicants for a 3-year Ph.D. position. The project will investigate neural mechanisms of social influence on decision-making from a reinforcement learning perspective. Neuroimaging studies will focus on informational and normative components of social influence, on neuronal processing of individual and shared (common) reward and other topics. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work towards their Ph.D within the project that is funded by the Swiss National Academy of Science (Schweizer Nationalfonds, SNF).
The ideal candidate would have a M.Sc. in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science or a related field, solid knowledge of research methods and an interest in neuroscience of social behavior and decision making. Experience with neuroimaging methods and data processing is desirable. The position allows focusing entirely on conducting research and on the doctoral thesis. Applicants will be part of an international work group and an English-speaking environment. The salary will be about 43,000 Swiss Francs (approx. 30,000 EUR). Additional resources to fund experiments and conference travel are available.
Review of applications will start on the 1st of May and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications (consisting of a cover letter describing research interests, curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation) to Dr.Vasily Klucharev vasily.klucharev@unibas.ch The position can begin as soon as June 1st 2010, but later start dates are possible.
The Center for Economic Psychology is directed by Prof. Dr. Jörg Rieskamp. The lab is part of the growing Department of Psychology at the University of Basel, one of the leading research Universities in Europe. Basel is situated at the river Rhine right at the border to France and Germany. Health care, quality of live, and public transportation meet the highest international standards. Please do not hesitate to send us an email for further inquiries.
See sample mass media coverage of our research: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/15/social.conformity.brain/index.html
Postdoc and Senior Scientist positions, aivoAALTO project of the Aalto University
Aalto University, Helsinki and Espoo, Finland
Posted 3/25/2010
The interdisciplinary aivoAALTO project of the Aalto University is now looking for:
-one postdoctoral scientist, and
-one senior scientist.
aivoAALTO focuses on systems-level human brain imaging in the context of social interaction in natural settings, economic decision making and cinema viewing.
http://www.aalto.fi/en/research/multidisciplinary/aivoaalto/
The postdoctoral scientist is expected to have experience in fMRI or related fields, and is supposed to participate in aivoAALTO projects requiring collaboration between scientists of different backgrounds.
The senior scientist is expected to take an active role and leadership in research that should fit to the main goals of aivoAALTO (especially brain imaging in naturalistic settings). The ideal candidate will have an extensive experience in fMRI or related fields, evident in international peer-reviewed publications, and experience of supervising younger researchers.
For experienced scientists with open mind, smooth team playing skills, and enthusiastic attitude we offer state-of-the art imaging facilities (e.g. 3-T fMRI, whole-scalp MEG) within a very multidisciplinary and stimulating research community. Working language is English.
Both positions will be filled from Summer 2010 for two years. A successive senior scientist can have prolongation for the position.
For further details, please contact aivoAALTO Coordinator Docent Elina Pihko pihko@neuro.hut.fi +358 50 344 2713 or Project leader Prof. Riitta Hari hari@neuro.hut.fi +358 9 470 22959.
Applicants should submit, latest on May 7th, 2010, a cover letter describing current research interests and future research goals related to the topic of aivoAALTO, a complete CV with publication record (top 10 publications indicated), and the names of potential references. All information should be emailed to aivoAALTO coordinator Elina Pihko pihko@neuro.hut.fi, preferably in a single file, with the file(s) named according to the applicant.
Professorship in “Neuroeconomics and Social Neurosciences”
University of Zurich
Posted 2/3/2010
The Faculty of Economics, Business Administration, and IT at the University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in Neuroeconomics and Social Sciences. The future Professor will be a group leader at the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research (www.sns.uzh.ch). The Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research offers an exciting and interdisciplinary work environment and excellent research facilities, including a research-dedicated 3T MRI scanner, TMS, TCDS and EEG facilities and a large and well-equipped laboratory for conducting behavioral experiments.
The candidate is expected to implement an independent research program on cutting-edge questions in neuroeconomics involving fMRI as well as neurophysiological and neuropharmacological methods. This tenured position therefore requires a background and interest in neuroscience, economics and psychology and experience in conducting experimental studies by combining various neuroimaging methods. Apart from research, duties will include teaching at the undergraduate level (in German or English) and in the context of the new doctoral program in neuroeconomics.
Employment is planned to begin in September 2010, but is negotiable.
Please submit your electronic application including a curriculum vitae, list of publications and detailed research plan to the Dean’s office (appointment@oec.uzh.ch) no later than 28th February, 2010. Informal enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Prof. Ernst Fehr (efehr@iew.uzh.ch).
The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, and as such welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
Postdoctoral Position in Behavioural Neurophysiology of Reward, Decision Making and Neuroeconomics
University of Cambridge
Posted 2/1/2010
The project funded by the Wellcome Trust
studies reward and decision processes during behaviour using single
neuron recordings in different brain structures, such as midbrain
(dopamine neurons), basal ganglia, amygdala and frontal cortex. For
general information see http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/schultz/. We are
looking for candidates familiar with animal learning theory,
behavioural economics, experimental analysis of behaviour, statistics,
single neuron electrophysiology and/or computer programming for
behavioural control and data analysis (Matlab, C++ or similar). Start
date is flexible, initial appointment will be for 2 years, there is no
deadline, the search will continue until an appropriate candidate has
been identified, and all shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should include a CV, a half page description of research
experience related to the issues stated above, a half page description
of research interests, and contact details of two referees. Wolfram
Schultz, Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience,
University of Cambridge, UK, ws234@cam.ac.uk.
Postdoctoral position, Center for Addiction Research of the Psychiatric Research Institute
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Posted 2/1/2010
A postdoctoral position is available in Center for Addiction Research of the Psychiatric Research Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The positions will contribute to NIDA funded research studies employing behavioral economics and neuro-economic approaches to address addiction and its treatment using both human laboratory and clinical trial methodologies. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in addiction research and have a strong background and research training in clinical, experimental, cognitive psychology or related fields. The position is for U.S. citizens. Translational research training and career development opportunities are provided as part of this position. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic, federally funded, multi-disciplinary team of researchers. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will be open until filled. Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae and referees to Warren K. Bickel, Ph.D. wbickel@uams.edu
Inviting applications: Young Investigator Award in Neuroeconomics
2010 Annual Meeting
