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***Post-doctoral researcher in cognitive neuroscience of decision-making** Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research, University of Zurich, Switzerland* Applications are invited for a position as post-doctoral researcher at the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research (SNS Lab; Group Leaders: E. Fehr, C. Ruff, K.E. Stephan, P. Tobler) at the University of Zurich. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Christian Ruff and other SNS-lab researchers on the neural basis of human decision-making. The SNS-Lab is a research centre at the University of Zurich that investigates the principles underlying social and neuronal systems ( http://www.sns.uzh.ch/index.html). Funded through a generous donation by the Branco Weiss Foundation, this laboratory was recently established as a highly interdisciplinary institution, bringing together scientists from the social and natural sciences (incl. neuroscience, economics, psychology, computer science and physics). SNS researchers study mechanistic links between neuronal circuits, human behaviour and social interactions, using a combination of brain imaging methods, neuromodulation techniques (brain stimulation and neuropharmacology), behavioural experiments and computational approaches. A single custom-built unit hosts multiple state-of-the-art facilities that are fully dedicated to research. These facilities include a Philips Achieva 3T MRI scanner, as well as laboratories for transcranial magnetic stimulation, psychophysics, behavioural group studies, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology and pharmacology. Additionally, we have access to a 7T high-field human MRI facility. Candidates should hold (or expect) a good PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Psychology, Neuroscience, Economics, Computer Science, or Physics), and have published work using human neuroscience methods (in particular fMRI, TMS, and/or tDCS). Both junior and senior postdoctoral researchers are invited to apply. The position is available immediately, for a duration of several years (yearly rolling renewal). Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application should be made electronically and include a CV (incl. full publication list), copies of all relevant degrees, a statement of interest, and the names and email addresses of two referees. Please send these materials to [log in to unmask], stating the words “post-doc decision-making” in the e-mail header. Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Christian Ruff ([log in to unmask]), who will also be happy to arrange meetings with interested candidates at this year’s Society for Neuroscience Meeting in San Diego.[image: *]