Research assistant in experimental psychology with focus on social learning

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are seeking one highly qualified research assistant to join our team. Led by Björn Lindström and funded by the European Research Council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, we are developing a new framework for understanding the psychological, neural, and computational mechanisms of social learning, social transmission and cultural evolution.

Our interdisciplinary, multi-methods approach combines behavioral experiments, computational (RL/cognitive) modelling and multi-agent simulations, brain imaging (fMRI), social networks, and analyses of online data. We offer a dynamic, international research environment where you can contribute to cutting edge research at the highest international level.

Your mission

As a research assistant in the group, you will contribute to new projects that aim to uncover the mechanisms underlying human social learning, and how these mechanisms contribute to collective, societal-level outcomes (e.g., spread of false news, cultural evolution).

In this role, you will work at the forefront of research in this field, developing novel empirical and computational models to understand social learning. You will have the opportunity to develop your own research ideas within the areas of social learning and cultural evolution. Your responsibilities will include the design and implementation of experiments (in person and/or online), development/analysis of computational models, data analysis, and dissemination of the results. As a research assistant, you will be part of a successful and well-funded research group, surrounded by senior and junior researchers.

Your profile

We are looking for a talented, innovative, and enthusiastic researcher in psychology or cognitive science. You have documented experience in social learning research, and expertise in computational model development and estimation (focused on reinforcement learning).

Fluency in English is a requirement. Personal skills and suitability will be considered when filling the position.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest September 4th 2023.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!