Postdoc in behavioral- and neuroeconomics

Ref: IEI-2016-00118

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LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY
Hereby advertises a position as

Postdoc in behavioral- and neuroeconomics

formally based at the Department of Management and Engineering.

Duties

A Postdoc will essentially carry out research. The position may also involve teaching, but for no more than a fifth of working hours.

The position is part of the Judgement, Emotion, Decision, and Intuition Lab (JEDI Labhttp://jedilab.weebly.com) at the division of economics at IEI. The JEDI Lab currently comprises researchers with backgrounds in economics, psychology, and neuroscience. We primarily investigate the role of intuition, reflection, and emotion in economic decision-making. Our research also concerns prosocial and moral decision-making. We use a combination of experimental research methods from behavioral economics and neuroscience.

One of the postdoctoral positions will be funded by a research grant from Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation. Project: Homo Heuristicus – Exploring the Neuropsychological Underpinnings of Intuitive and Reflective Decision-Making.

The other postdoctoral position will be partly funded by a research grant from Ragnar Söderberg Foundation. Project: Deciding Fast and Slow – How Intuitive and Reflective Thinking Influence Economic Decision-Making.

Qualifications

The position requires a doctorate or an equivalent degree from a foreign university. The doctorate shall have been obtained no longer than three years before the expiration date of the application.

The successful candidate should have documented experience with behavioral experiments. Documented experience with fMRI is advantageous. Documented ability to publish in scientific journals is also advantageous.

Appointment time

A Postdoc is appointed until further notice, but for no longer than two years. The appointment can be renewed if there are special reasons.

Starting date

By agreement.

Salary

The University applies individual salary scales adapted to the experience of the employee and to the labour market.

Union representatives

For contact with union representatives see www.liu.se/jobba/lediga-jobb/fackliga-kontaktpersoner?l=en&sc=true

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received at latest 18th of May 2016. Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

Equal Opportunities

Linköping University will continue to develop as an attractive and creative place of work, characterized by equal terms and actively works for equality and diversity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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