Post-Doctoral position in Computational Collective Behavior

Salary range: A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $66,373 - $71,769

Open date: April 25, 2025

Next review date: Friday, Jun 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

We are recruiting two postdoctoral scholars for an interdisciplinary NSF-funded research project focused on enhancing collective creativity and intelligence through large-scale online behavioral experiments. Candidates should have strong quantitative and computational training in behavioral, cognitive, or social sciences, or be computer/information scientists interested in human behavior. The positions are based at UC Davis and Cornell University, working with leading investigators in the field.

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent research track record.
• Strong programming skills.
• Experience with computational and statistical methods.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Clear alignment with career goals.

Preferred but not required skills include experience with online behavioral experiments, social/cognitive modeling, familiarity with relevant literatures, AI/ML experience, game design, and willingness to take research risks. The position remains open until filled, with review starting June 6, 2025. Applicants can contact sethfrey and kj338 for questions.

Salary is estimated at $66,373 - $71,769, with full benefits and union membership.

Apply at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Basic qualifications: PhD required or near completion at the time of application.

Documents needed include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Link to a past project or portfolio
• Writing Samples
• Authorization to Release Information Form

References: 3-5 contacts providing only contact information.

Apply link: /JPF
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sethfrey

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