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Postdoctoral Scholar in Computational Neuroscience of Social Media and Emotion

We have 1 to 2 Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate positions to study the positive and harmful effects of social media. The positions will be for 3 years, with the possibility of extension. These fellowships bring together researchers from social sciences, biology, human neuroscience, computer science, and related fields in a truly interdisciplinary environment. We strive to improve the basic scientific understanding of online human social interaction, with implications for improving well-being.

The postdoctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Prof. Dean Mobbs (www.deanmobbslab.com), but in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. More details of the proposed research will be made available to short-listed applicants. Applicants must have several of the following skills:

  • Expertise in Unity, Python, R Prolific, Qualtrics, and M-Turk.
  • The ability to create virtual environments using Unity, PHP, Erlang, Java C++, and the like.
  • Knowledge of machine learning (LASSO, MVPA for fMRI data, neural networks).
  • Expertise in computational modeling.
  • PhD in neuroscience, psychology, physics, math, or computer science.

The following skills are preferred:

  • Ability to scrape web data, clean, and manage large data sets.
  • Knowledge of fMRI and data analysis (Depends on Position)
  • Skill and appreciation for interdisciplinary thinking and communication.

Requirements: Positions are contingent upon completion of the PhD. Interested candidates should send a CV, a 2-3 page research statement, and three reference letters, which are required. Please send to: dmobbs@caltech.edu. A cover letter (maximum 1 page) is optional.

Applications will be reviewed starting on March 7, 2025, yet will stay open until positions are filled. The deadline for the receipt of applicant materials is April 1st.

Hiring Salary: $70,264

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and who is eligible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.