[Eeglablist] Postdoc Position in Decision Neuroscience

[Maarten A.S. Boksem]

*Abstract*

At the Erasmus Center for Neuroeconomics we are offering a 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 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.

*Required Profile*

Successful candidates must have a relevant PhD degree, 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.

*How to Apply*

Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV, motivation letter and
names of three references to Annette Bartels (abartels at rsm.nl).

Please submit your applications before July 1st.

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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