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Applications are invited for an 18-month position at the University of Manchester funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The aim of the project is to develop causal models of human judgement and decision making behaviour subject to environmental and cognitive constraints. You should hold a PhD (or be working towards submission of a PhD) or have equivalent experience in a discipline involving a significant mathematical modelling component. Alternatively, candidates with an undergraduate degree in a numerical discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science) and some relevant PhD or postdoctoral experience will also be considered. Applicants with primary expertise in the behavioural study of human judgement and decision making or in Economics will also be considered provided that they have appropriate skills and experience. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Paul Warren: [log in to unmask] Closing date :12/07/2013 Reference: M&HS-02906 Faculty: Medical & Human Sciences School: School of Psychological Sciences Division: Psychology Salary: £29,541 to £36,298 per annum according to relevant experience Employment type: Fixed Term Duration: tenable from 1 September 2013 to 28 February 2015 Hours per week: Full time Location: Oxford Road, Manchester