The Computation and Decision-Making Lab at New York University (PI: Mark Ho) and Social Interaction and Neural Computation Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (PI: Shawn Rhoads) are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral associate to begin summer/fall 2025. The postdoc will be based at NYU and collaborate across the two institutions. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in computational models of social interaction (e.g., Bayesian theory of mind, multi-agent reinforcement learning) and how they can be applied to topics in computational psychiatry (e.g., social anxiety, paranoid/delusional ideation, loneliness).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cutting-edge research projects focused on developing novel computational techniques for analyzing behavioral and neural data from participants solving social dilemmas.
- Collaborate closely with the PIs and lab members.
- Conduct and publish high-impact research in top-tier journals and conferences.
What We Offer:
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities under the guidance of PIs (Mark Ho and Shawn Rhoads).
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources at NYU and Mount Sinai.
- A supportive network and a stimulating intellectual environment at NYU and Mount Sinai.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
- Strong background in computational cognitive modeling and statistics.
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript and Python for developing multi-participant (multi-player), web-based experiments.
- Familiarity with experimental design for behavioral tasks and data collection from human participants.
- Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and work collaboratively.
Please apply with your CV, 2-4 references, and a cover letter describing (1) why you are interested in this position and (2) relevant skills. Application review begins April 18, 2025, and will continue until the role is filled.
Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/165809