[Eeglablist] Postdoc or PhD Position in Decision Neuroscience

[Maarten A.S. Boksem]

*Postdoc or PhD Position in Decision Neuroscience*

Reference: ERIM PhD RSM 2018 MKT CN

*Abstract*
At the Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics we are offering a PhD or Postdoc
position. We seek outstanding applicants whose research interests lie at
the intersection of psychology, economics, marketing and neuroscience and
who are interested in studying the brain mechanisms that underlie judgement
and decision-making. Particular interests of our group are the neural
underpinnings of persuasive messaging, social influences on choice,
dishonesty, emotion regulation and self-control, and the role of
neurotransmitters
and hormones in such decisions.
For the current project, we are especially looking for applicants who have
experience with innovative fMRI methods, most notably multi-voxel pattern
analysis (MVPA), or multivariate approaches to EEG data analyses, and who
would be interested in applying these techniques to study (real-world)
choice behaviour. Candidates with a less technical focus and a more general
interest in how neuroscience can inform decision-making are also invited to
apply.

*Topic*
We seek to understand and predict choice from neural activity in response
to for example money, products, and persuasive messages. In particular, we
focus on linking neural measures obtained from individuals to real
market-level choice data. In general, however, candidates have a large say
in the precise focus of their project.

*Approach*
The preferred methodology is fMRI, in particular applying innovative
techniques such as multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA) and representational
similarity analysis (RSA), as well as neural reliability (inter-subject
correlations in neural activity). Experience with and interest in applying
these advanced techniques is a definite plus. In addition to fMRI, we use
EEG, facial coding, eye-tracking and behavioural measures in our research.
Experience with at least one of these methods is required.

*Cooperation*
The PhD student/Postdoc will be a member of The Erasmus Center for
Neuroeconomics (ECN), which is hosted by the Marketing Department of the
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. This position will be
jointly supervised by Prof. Ale Smidts and Dr. Maarten Boksem.
The Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics is dedicated to conducting
cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in decision neuroscience, and hosts
the Erasmus Behavioural Lab which provides an excellent infrastructure for
conducting behavioural, EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, facial coding and
hormone-administration experiments. In addition, the Center has access to
multiple MRI scanners located the Erasmus Medical Center. The Department of
Marketing is home of leading researchers in consumer behaviour and judgment
and decision making, and experts in marketing modelling, computer science
and econometrics. Opportunities exist for funding a research stay abroad at
an excellent institute in the third year of the PhD.

*Required Profile*
Successful candidates must have a relevant Masters degree (and PhD degree
for the postdoc position), either with a background in cognitive
neuroscience/cognitive psychology/biological psychology, with a definite
interest of applying their knowledge to the field of decision-making, or
with a background in behavioural economics/econometrics/psychology, with a
definitive interest in using neuroscience methods. Candidates with a
background in statistics or computer science, with a definitive interest in
decision-making and neuroscience are also strongly invited to apply.
The Postdoc position is for a period of 3 years, the PhD position for a
period of 4 years but can be extended to 5 years if budget allows.

*How to Apply*
Interested PhD candidates can apply through the ERIM website (
https://tinyurl.com/y9xtx2n4).
Interested Postdoc candidates can apply by sending their CV, motivation
letter and names of three references to Annette Bartels (abartels at rsm.nl).
For more information about these positions, please contact Ale Smidts (
asmidts at rsm.nl) or Maarten Boksem (mboksem at rsm.nl).
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