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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus, US💼 Full-time💰 $70,000–$70,000🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Conduct interdisciplinary research on learning, decision-making, and inference under uncertainty using machine learning and cognitive neuroscience methods.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Cognitive Neuroscience/ML)

Builds

Computational models of cognition and behavior

Domain

Cognitive neuroscience, machine learning, artificial intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

computational modeling, statistical analysis, scientific writing, reproducible research workflows

Preferred skills

neuroimaging experience, quantitative research experience

Technologies

machine learning frameworks, statistical analysis tools

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct research projects on learning and decision-making; develop and evaluate computational models; interpret findings and integrate with literature; prepare manuscripts for publication; present at conferences; collaborate with faculty and students; contribute to grant proposals; maintain documentation and data; mentor students.

Seniority

Postdoctoral (recent PhD graduate)

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