Post Doc Research Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in social science (e.g., cognitive and decision science, psychology, communication, political science, sociology), or a technology-related field (e.g., computer science, industrial engineering) conferred by the expected start date
• Substantial quantitative expertise in one or more of the following areas: human decision making; decision modeling; human-machine interaction; human perceptions of AI; large language models; data simulation; machine learning; software development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent academic writing ability on quantitative topics
• Familiarity with relevant software environments (e.g., R, Python, SPSS)
• Expertise in psychological research methods including experiments and modeling of cognitive processes involving AI
• Substantive research interests related to AI and human decision making/risk

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about studying social scientific questions of the application of AI in decision making and risk. Since the focus of the postdoc position includes AI techniques such as large language models and modeling of information processing and decision making, experience in these areas is desirable.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer . All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.