Decision Choice and Analysis Laboratory (DeCAn). Postdoctoral research positions. Deadline: March 25, 2014

The Higher School of Economics Decision Choice and Analysis Laboratory (DeCAn), Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of choice theory, mechanism design and decision making.

The job involves:

• working under the direct supervision of leading scientists of the Laboratory
• participants are encouraged to pursue their own research in parallel with working on DECAN’s research projects
• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Lab
• some teaching as well as public presentations of candidate’s own research are also encouraged
• participation in organization of the events and other contribution to the Lab’s development

The Lab offers access to its databases and analytical software, as well as mathematical modeling, software development and data processing support.

Requirements:

• a PhD from an international research university in such fields of social science as: decision making, game theory, choice theory, operation research, any internet related  studies, microeconomics, mathematical methods in political science;
• a strong background in data processing and data analysis, including classical statistics
• ability to work in a team,
• fluent English
• relevant experience is an asset although not required

General conditions for Post-Doctoral Research positions can be found here. Appointments will be normally made for one year.

A CV, research statement and two letters of recommendation should be sent to fellowship@hse.ru by March 25, 2014. Please make sure to indicate in your application the name of the research structure you wish to be considered for exactly as shown in the ad.

The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities.