Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship working on a collaborative project with Dr. Joe Kable (in the Department of Psychology) and Dr. Ted Brodkin (in the Department of Psychiatry) at the University of Pennsylvania. The project seeks to examine the neural and genetic bases of individual differences in social preferences, and particularly those leading to excessive selfishness, using parallel assays across humans and mice.
The postdoctoral fellow will most likely focus on behavioral and neuroimaging studies in humans, and therefore previous experience with fMRI and/or decision-making research is preferable but not necessary. Applicants interested in work bridging across species would also be welcome. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology or related field, strong computational skills, and a strong record of previous research.
Penn offers an outstanding research environment, and this position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative team science environment. The initial appointment would be for two years. Start date is flexible. Inquiries or applications should be directed to Joe Kable (kable@psych.upenn.edu). Applicants should include a cover letter describing their research interests and career plans, CV, and contact information for three references.