POST-DOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES

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. The postdoc will be based at NYU and involved in collaborations across the two institutions. This is an exciting 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, 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) any relevant skills. Application review begins April 18, 2025, and will continue until the role is filled: https://apply.interfolio.com/165809

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

There are several ways to join the lab as a graduate student. We are currently accepting students from the following programs:

• PhD in Neuroscience
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine (AIET) concentration
• Master of Science in Biomedical Data Science and AI

POST-BACCALAUREATE OPPORTUNITIES

Applications for the full-time laboratory manager position are now closed. Please stay tuned for future opportunities!

Undergraduate Opportunities

We invite applications for volunteer Undergraduate Research Assistant positions. We are seeking motivated first and second-year undergraduates enrolled full-time at a New York City institution who are passionate about understanding social connection and interaction. If you are interested in contributing to our research, please complete this form. Available RA roles are detailed below:

1. Research Assistant in Experimental Design: Contributes to the development of recruitment materials, IRB protocols, and experimental paradigms. May also assist with data collection.
2. Research Assistant in Data Processing: Focuses on writing code for data organization, cleaning, and processing. May also assist with data analysis. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in math and/or computer science.
3. Research Assistant in Public Outreach & Communications: Supports community partnerships, communicates research to the public, and writes newsletters. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in science communication.

To apply, please complete this Google form