University of California - Davis
Post-Doctoral position in Computational Collective Behavior
University of California - Davis, Davis, California, us, 95617
Position Overview
Salary range:A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $64,480 - $69,342.Application Window
Open date:
September 4, 2024Next review date:
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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.Position Description
We are looking to recruit two postdoctoral scholars for a position in an interdisciplinary NSF-funded research project. The goal is to discover how collectives can be made more creative, intelligent and when they can select the rules governing their interactions. The focus of the position is on designing and running large-scale online behavioral experiments.We are seeking candidates with strong quantitative and computational training in behavioral, cognitive, or social science. Computer/information scientists with interest in human behavior are also welcome to apply. Scholars will work closely with each other and the project's lead investigators: computational social scientist Seth Frey @ UC Davis, cognitive scientist Nori Jacoby @ Cornell University, behavioral scientist Ofer Tchernichovski @ Hunter College CUNY, and sociologist Dalton Conley @ Princeton University. The positions will be based in UC Davis and Cornell University.The successful applicant will have:Excellent research track record.Excellent programming skills.Experience in computational and statistical methods and analyses.A track record of both independent initiative and effective teamwork.Clear argument for alignment with career trajectory/goals.Additional qualities that will be valued if available, or on offer during training:Experience in the area of massive online behavioral experiments.Formal social/behavioral/cognitive modeling.Familiarity with relevant literatures: collective behavior, cultural evolution, computational social science, mathematical psychology, network science, collective intelligence, or the sciences of institutions, organizations, and governance.Experience in AI/ML.Experience in designing computer games.Taking risks in research.The position will remain open until filled, starting likely in Fall 2024. We will begin reviewing applications starting as early as September 13, 2024. Potential applications should feel comfortable contacting sethfrey@ucdavis.edu and kj338@cornell.edu directly for questions about the call, including its current status.A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $64,480 - $69,342 with full benefits and union membership.Submit application materials to:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06705 .Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
PhD required. Degree in hand at the time of appointment (applications from students close to completing their degrees considered).Application Requirements
Document requirementsCover LetterCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Link to a past project or your portfolio (e.g. Zenodo/OSF/GitHub/etc.) - Please submit a document with a link to a past project or your portfolio.Writing Sample - Article, dissertation chapters, etc.Writing Sample 2 - Optional second submission (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants.Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)Apply link:https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06705Help contact:
sethfrey@ucdavis.eduAbout UC Davis
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Salary range:A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $64,480 - $69,342.Application Window
Open date:
September 4, 2024Next review date:
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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.Position Description
We are looking to recruit two postdoctoral scholars for a position in an interdisciplinary NSF-funded research project. The goal is to discover how collectives can be made more creative, intelligent and when they can select the rules governing their interactions. The focus of the position is on designing and running large-scale online behavioral experiments.We are seeking candidates with strong quantitative and computational training in behavioral, cognitive, or social science. Computer/information scientists with interest in human behavior are also welcome to apply. Scholars will work closely with each other and the project's lead investigators: computational social scientist Seth Frey @ UC Davis, cognitive scientist Nori Jacoby @ Cornell University, behavioral scientist Ofer Tchernichovski @ Hunter College CUNY, and sociologist Dalton Conley @ Princeton University. The positions will be based in UC Davis and Cornell University.The successful applicant will have:Excellent research track record.Excellent programming skills.Experience in computational and statistical methods and analyses.A track record of both independent initiative and effective teamwork.Clear argument for alignment with career trajectory/goals.Additional qualities that will be valued if available, or on offer during training:Experience in the area of massive online behavioral experiments.Formal social/behavioral/cognitive modeling.Familiarity with relevant literatures: collective behavior, cultural evolution, computational social science, mathematical psychology, network science, collective intelligence, or the sciences of institutions, organizations, and governance.Experience in AI/ML.Experience in designing computer games.Taking risks in research.The position will remain open until filled, starting likely in Fall 2024. We will begin reviewing applications starting as early as September 13, 2024. Potential applications should feel comfortable contacting sethfrey@ucdavis.edu and kj338@cornell.edu directly for questions about the call, including its current status.A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $64,480 - $69,342 with full benefits and union membership.Submit application materials to:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06705 .Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
PhD required. Degree in hand at the time of appointment (applications from students close to completing their degrees considered).Application Requirements
Document requirementsCover LetterCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Link to a past project or your portfolio (e.g. Zenodo/OSF/GitHub/etc.) - Please submit a document with a link to a past project or your portfolio.Writing Sample - Article, dissertation chapters, etc.Writing Sample 2 - Optional second submission (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants.Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)Apply link:https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06705Help contact:
sethfrey@ucdavis.eduAbout UC Davis
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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