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Centre for Cognition & Decision-making. Postdoctoral research positions. Deadline: March 25, 2014

The Centre for Cognition & Decision Making of the Higher School of Economics invites applications for 2 postdoctoral positions to the Theoretical Neuroscience group.

Theoretical Neuroscience  - computational and mathematical approaches to understanding neural function and cognition. Research interests of the group are wide ranging, carried out in collaboration with the experimental labs at the research center and the faculty of applied mathematics. Research themes include models of social decision-making, computational neuroeconomics, information processing in neurons and circuits as well as computational approaches to drug addiction and role of oscillations in cognition.  The group is linked with the Group for Neural Theory at the Ecole Normale Superior in Paris, where research internships and visitorships can be made available. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated candidate with backgrounds in quantitative disciplines: applied mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering.  Programming skills and ability to carry put interdisciplinary projects are required. Ability to work with data is recommended. Candidates will be trained in model building, analysis and will be offered advanced training in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Candidates will be expected to develop independent research projects and collaborations under the direction of the group leading scientists. Publications in international peers reviewed venues are expected as tangible out outcomes of the research.  Group leader - Boris Gutkin

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, social psychology,  neuroinformatics, psycholinguistcs or a related area

  • Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required)
  • Ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in reputable peer-reviewed journals and international university presses
  • Experience in human neuroimaging

Please provide a CV, at least 2 letters of reference forwarded directly, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper. All materials should be addressed to Victoria Moiseeva recruit.psy@hse.ru no later than March 31, 2014 till the position is filled.

Work Conditions:


The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities (see also: Faculty of Psychology).

 

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