[CogSci] Postdoc at UChicago

[Fan Yang]

Dear Colleagues,

The Human Nature and Potentials Lab
<https://voices.uchicago.edu/potentialslab/> in the Department of
Psychology at the University of Chicago (PI: Fan Yang) is recruiting a
*full-time
Postdoctoral Scholar*.

Our lab studies *existential cognition*—the cognitive processes through
which people engage with life’s big questions and make sense of the nature,
significance, and direction of life as a temporally integrated whole. This
perspective informs our research across domains such as meaning, happiness,
morality, and the self. We aim to advance the emerging science of
existential cognition by bringing rigorous cognitive science approaches to
these foundational questions. The position offers substantial intellectual
freedom and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping this emerging
area of research.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong technical
skills with a genuine interest in fundamental questions about human life,
and who are excited to bring cognitive science approaches to these
questions, including (but not limited to):

   - Natural language processing (NLP)
   - Computational modeling
   - Experimental design and quantitative analysis

The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for
up to* four *years depending on performance and funding. The start date is
as early as June 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
until the position is filled. To apply, please see the attached job
description and send materials to: fan.yang at uchicago.edu.

Many thanks,
Fan
-- 
Fan Yang
Research Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Chicago
5848 S University Ave, B405
https://voices.uchicago.edu/potentialslab
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