The Department of Economics, Zurich Center for Neuroeconomics (ZNE) at University of Zurich is offering a PhD position in neuroeconomics in the research group of Prof. Alós-Ferrer (NOMIS Professorship for Decision and Neuroeconomic Theory).
About the project:
- The objective of the project is to develop and test model architecture for economic decision making, integrating received and new insights from neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics.
Responsibilities:
- The position is within the SNF Project “The Neuroeconomics of Conflict and Preference Strength in Decision Making.”
- The goal of this interdisciplinary project is to develop and test model architecture for economic decision making, integrating received and new insights from neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics.
- The successful candidate will participate in a series of studies using EEG and eye-tracking.
Requirements:
- Applicant must hold Master’s degree completed by end of September 2019
- Applicant must be willing to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment and must have high enthusiasm and motivation for doing research in the field of neuroeconomics.
- Applicant must have proven experience with collecting and analyzing EEG data and working experience with statistical analysis of data (Stata, R, and/or Matlab)
- Experience with computer programming (e.g., Python, Java, NBS-Presentation, E-Prime); conducting eye-tracking studies
- Applicant must possess excellent communication and writing skills in the English language and good analytical skills (mathematics/statistics)
Starting date: October 1, 2019; funded for three years at standard SNSF rates
Applications:
Submit application to alexander.jaudas@econ.uzh.ch with “PhD application” in the subject line with the following attachments:
- CV
- Cover letter detailing your research experience and technical expertise
- Recent university transcripts
- Names and contact data of at least two references
| —————–Quick Overview————- | |
| Organization | University of Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Subject areas | Economics |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | Varies |
| ———————————— | |
