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Applications are invited for a a PhD project on incentive motivation at the Department of Psychology of the University of Gießen, Germany. The project will investigate how motivational stimuli are processed in the dopaminergic system and how these processes affect cognition, in particular long-term memory and decision-making. The work involves fMRI, genetic analysis and psychopharmacology. Interested candidates are encouraged to develop computational modelling skills. We encourage research visits at collaborating institutes abroad. Candidates should have an MSc or equivalent degree in psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field and have a strong interest in neuroscience. Proficiency in English is expected; programming skills in Matlab and experience with fMRI are an advantage. The position is available immediately and funded for 3 years. Please send your CV, transcripts / degree certificates, a brief statement of research interests and contact details of two references by e-mail to Dr. Bianca Wittmann at [log in to unmask]