Postdoc position on Social Dynamics: Utrecht University’s department of Social, Health, and Organisational Psychology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the F-AI-MILY project. This project, funded by an ERC Starting Grant, focuses on understanding and embracing the impact of artificial agents on the social dynamics of families. The selected candidate will lead the first research stream of the project, employing a neurocognition-at-home approach to investigate various aspects of social dynamics within families living with artificial agents. The project encompasses interdisciplinary research involving family psychology, social neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, Social Neuroscience, or related fields, with a focus on family dynamics and artificial intelligence.
Location: Utrecht University, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in the field of social psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive, affective or social neuroscience, or an equivalent program.
- Advanced statistical expertise, including experience in implementing linear mixed effects, along with strong coding skills in Python and/or R.
- Interest and motivation to engage in interdisciplinary research.
- Experience with neuroimaging methods, especially fNIRS, is preferred.
- Commitment to open science practices in research (e.g., preregistration, data sharing, pre-prints).
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Dutch proficiency is not compulsory but recommended, and a commitment to learning Dutch (up to B2 level) is advisable.
Job Description:
Postdoc position on ‘Understanding and embracing artificial agents’ impact on the social dynamics of families’
- Lead the first research stream of the F-AI-MILY project, focusing on social dynamics in families living with artificial agents.
- Develop and validate a mobile lab for data collection, combining self-report, behavioral, and brain measures to assess social dynamics.
- Use functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to record brain activity.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team.
- Engage in academic outputs, including open resources.
- Teaching responsibilities, including thesis supervision and seminars.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please apply via the “Apply now” button and enclose the following documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact details of one reference (name, telephone number, and email address)
Please note that international candidates requiring a visa/work permit for the Netherlands should consider the processing time, which can take at least four months after selection and acceptance.
Last Date for Apply: 19 November 2023
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information available up to my last knowledge update in January 2022. Please verify all details and check the official website for the most current and accurate information regarding the application process, eligibility, and other related information.
