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PhD position in cognitive neuroscience of decision-making University of Zurich, Switzerland Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position (3 years) at the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University of Zurich. The successful applicant will work with Christian Ruff and Ernst Fehr on the neural processes underlying human decision-making. The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multi-disciplinary 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, behavioural group experiments, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology and pharmacology). Candidates should hold (or expect) a good Undergraduate or Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Economics, Computer Science, or Physics). Candidates should be comfortable learning computer programming and the use of advanced software for behavioural and brain imaging data analysis. Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic to learn new techniques and to contribute to new experiments. Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as EU nationals. Employment can begin immediately but is negotiable. Application may be made electronically or by post. Note, however, that applications by post will not be returned. Please submit your CV, copies of all relevant degrees, a statement of interest, and the names and email addresses of two referees to the following address by November 15, 2009: Sally Gschwend Institute for Empirical Research in Economics Blümlisalpstr. 10, 8006 Zürich Switzerland [log in to unmask] The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer, and as such welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.