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Postdoctoral Position in Human Neuroimaging of Reward, Risk and Decision Making. University of Cambridge The project uses fMRI to study human brain processes in reward, risk and economic decision making. The rationales, hypotheses, behavioural concepts and task designs are closely related to parallel work using single neuron electrophysiology in behaving monkeys. The project is part of a larger research programme funded by the Wellcome Trust. For general information and previous studies in our laboratory see http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/schultz/. The anticipated work is conceptually based on animal learning theory and behavioural economics and involves the experimental analysis of behaviour and human neuroimaging (fMRI). We offer evolutive or innovative projects for experimentally minded, theory driven, or general neuroscience candidates. Our laboratory emphasises good interactions and collaborations within our group, in Cambridge and outside. We seek applications from candidates with experience in human neuroimaging using controlled behavioural tasks. Additional experience with advanced statistics and model based imaging would be an asset, as are excellent social and writing skills. Start date is flexible, initial appointment will be for one or two years up to September 30, 2012, with consideration for prolongations. Initial deadline for application is September 30, 2010, but the search will continue until an appropriate candidate has been identified. 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, [log in to unmask]