Two Postdoctoral Positions in Human Behavior, Physiology and Neuroimaging : Lausanne, Switzerland

Two postdoctoral positions are immediately available to investigate the interactions between stress, physiological and neurophysiological responses, and social behaviors in humans.

Postdoc 1: A study on Human Social Behaviors involving Virtual Reality and Physiological Monitoring

We are searching for an excellent candidate with a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology or other related fields, with a strong track record on the use of virtual reality and behavioral analyses in humans (e.g., fear conditioning; computer-based tasks). Experience in the field of stress-induction or drug administration procedures in humans and/or imaging approaches would be an advantage, but is not required.

Postdoc 2: A study on Human Social Behaviors involving EEG and Physiological Monitoring

We are searching for an excellent candidate with a Ph.D. in neuroscience, physics, psychology or other related fields, with a strong track record on the use of EEG in humans. Experience in neuro-feedback, fMRI or pharmacological approaches would be an advantage, but is not required.

A strong interest in interdisciplinary work and, particularly, in linking stress neurobiology with social behaviors –particularly aggression and social dominance- in humans would also be an additional asset. English is required and a good knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Both projects involve the study of different aspects of human social behaviors and physiological responses linked to aggression. They include a core collaboration between Prof. Carmen Sandi, Laboratory of Behavioral Genetics and Prof. Michael Herzog, EPFL, Lausanne.