Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroeconomics

Centre for Cognition & Decision Making, Neuroeconomics group, Moscow, Russia

Centre for Cognition & Decision Making, Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of Neuroeconomics and Consumer neuroscience.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of neuroscience, psychology, economics or applied mathematics or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;

●      Candidates should have a strong background in behavioural economics, psychology, neurobiology, and/or neuroimaging techniques such as multi-channel EEG/MEG/ and/or nTMS, and/or fMRI and/or multidimentional data analysis and statistics;

●       Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian language is not obligatory.This position also requires  the ability to work effectively is a part of a team.

●      Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.  

The position involves:

●      working under the direct supervision of Prof. Vasily Klucharev, Ksenia Panidi and Dr. Anna Shestakova;

●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Neuroeconomics group research projects such as:

o  Neuroeconomics and social influence, including neuroscience of persuasion, cognitive dissonance and third-party punishment.

o  Neurobiology of risky and impulsive behavior.

o  Neuroforcasting

o  Consumer neuroscience research including studies of the healthiness and tastiness interplay in willingness to pay, the association between impulsivity and sweet liking, and multisensory integration in consumer preferences. 

·        writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Centre for Cognition & Decision Making;

●      participation in the events of the Centre for Cognition & Decision Making, Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience and other contribution to the Centre’s development;

●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;

●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan; a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Centre for Cognition & Decision Making, Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience offers access to its brain imaging facilities which include, multichannel EEG and MEG, TMS, tDCS, fNIRS, fMRI and other neuroimaging technologies https://www.hse.ru/en/cdm-centre/facilities.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring Neuroeconomics group may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is February 9, 2025

Apply now

For more information:

-         about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions

-         about HSE university –official web-site

-         about theCentre for Cognition & Decision Making, Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience – official web-site of the Centre for Cognition & Decision Making or contact Dr. Anna Shestakova a.shestakova@hse.ru directly

-         about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru