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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Apologies for cross-postings:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doctoral Student Fellowship<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Applicants should be interested in the mathematical or computational modeling of human decision or memory processes, and/or in the cognitive mechanisms underlying bounded and ecological rationality, and/or in ecological approaches to cognition in general. We are also interested in receiving applications from candidates with a background in history or biology, who seek to apply experimental and simulation methods to understand past and modern-day collective<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>behavior in humans (e.g., mass phenomena in World War II or in the Roman military). Knowledge of quantitative research methods, and ideally, programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, R, LISP) is helpful but not required. A university degree in psychology, business, economics, mathematics, computer science, physics, biology, or history is required. Very good English skills are required.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The doctoral student position (minimum 60%) can begin as early as August 1st 2016, or later if the candidate asks for a later starting date. The maximum funding period is 5 years, with the first contract being 1 year and then renewable 2X2 years. Successful candidates will obtain a Ph.D. The doctoral student will be mentored by Julian Marewski. The work location is Lausanne Dorigny. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please submit applications by May 1<sup>st</sup>, but the job offer will remain open until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Applications include a cover letter describing research interests and a potential thesis project, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. The preferred method of submission are PDF files e-mailed to <a href="mailto:julian.marewski@unil.ch">julian.marewski@unil.ch</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Department of Organizational Behavior of the Faculty for Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne provides a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment. We value the diversity of the expertise of the members of the department (we have Ph.D.s in psychology, business, management, and economics; current doctoral students have a Master degree in e.g., psychology, business or physics). We publish in top-tier journals in different disciplines, including Science, Psychological Review, and the American Economic Review. Our department’s members come from different countries, and the working language of the department is English. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Located near Lake Geneva and surrounded by the Jura Mountains and the French Alps, Lausanne is a beautiful and cosmopolitan spot to live. We have a collegial atmosphere that makes it easy for us to carry out our research. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Information about the Department of Organizational Behavior is available at <a href="http://www.hec.unil.ch/hec/recherche/unite?set_language=en&unite_id=239&cl=en">http://www.hec.unil.ch/hec/recherche/unite?set_language=en&unite_id=239&cl=en</a>. More information about the position can be inquired directly from <a href="mailto:julian.marewski@unil.ch">julian.marewski@unil.ch</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*** This is an non official job add or job description from the University of Lausanne ***<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>