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PhD position in the cognitive neuroscience of decision making University of Zurich, Switzerland Applications are invited for two fully funded PhD positions (3 years) at the Laboratory for Social and Neural Systems Research at the University of Zurich. The successful applicants will work with Christian Ruff and other SNS Lab members (http://www.sns.uzh.ch/people.html) on the neural processes underlying human decision making, employing combinations of brain stimulation and neuroimaging techniques. The laboratory offers an exciting and friendly multidisciplinary 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, behavioral group experiments, peripheral & autonomic neurophysiology, and pharmacology). Individuals who hold or will soon receive a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, economics, computer science, or physics) are eligible to apply. Experience with computer programming in MATLAB and the use of advanced software for behavioral and brain imaging data analysis is beneficial. Above all, candidates should be enthusiastic about learning new techniques and contributing to novel experiments. Applications are welcome from overseas students as well as EU nationals. Employment is expected to begin in January 2013, but the exact start date is negotiable. Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV (incl. full publication list), a statement of interest, and the names and e-mail addresses of two referees. Please send these materials in a single PDF file to [log in to unmask], with “PhD Ruff group” in the e-mail subject line. The application deadline is September 30, 2012. Contact Prof. Dr. Christian Ruff SNS Laboratory E-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.sns.uzh.ch