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Postdoctoral - Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Job in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, 94709, USA
Listing for: University of California-Berkeley
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 69073 - 79881 USD Yearly USD 69073.00 79881.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Postdoctoral Employee - Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Position overview

Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level  current minimum salary range for this position is $69,073 - $79,881 annually. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: July 1, 2026

Position duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Application window
  • Open date: March 5, 2026
  • Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
  • Final date: Friday, Apr 10, 2026 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

The Chang Lab, led by PI Serina Chang, is part of the Berkeley EECS Department, the UCSF UC Berkeley Joint Program in Computational Precision Health, the Berkeley AI Research (BAIR) Lab, and the Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI).

We are seeking a postdoc to work on projects at the intersection of AI and human behavior, including modeling human behavior with AI, building AI tools to support societal decision‑making, and studying the impacts of AI on society. Potential projects include:

  • Developing AI models of individuals that can accurately simulate complex behaviors across modalities, supported by rich, individual‑level data including mobility trajectories, surveys, in‑depth interviews, and health behaviors and outcomes.
  • Scaling simulations to entire societies with millions of agents, developing robust validation of societal simulations, and applying societal simulations to inform decisions in high‑stakes domains (e.g., public health, emergency response).
  • Studying the impacts of generative AI on human health and well‑being, from individual‑level human‑AI interactions (e.g., mental health risks, health decision‑making) to community‑level dynamics (e.g., changing support networks, engagement with health systems).
  • The selected candidate will assist with leading research projects, work closely with PI Serina Chang, mentor junior students in the lab, and help with the management of the lab.

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    Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
    • PhD degree or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree granting program
    Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
    • PhD degree or equivalent international degree
    Preferred qualifications
    • PhD in Computer Science or closely related field
    • Demonstrated record of publications in relevant computer science venues and/or general science journals
    • Experience with training and evaluating generative AI models, working with large‑scale messy datasets (e.g., mobility data, health data), and interdisciplinary research (e.g., computational social science, AI for health)
    • 2‑year postdoc is preferred, but we will consider applications for 1‑year postdocs
    Application requirements Document requirements
    • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
    • Representative paper – Please include one research paper where you played a substantial role and that are representative of your work and interests.
    • Second Representative paper – Please include one research paper where you played a substantial role and that is representative of your work and interests.
    • Statement of Research – (max 4 pages). Please discuss your past research and accomplishments (e.g., publications, awards, presentations, evidence of real‑world impact). Please also describe your plans for future research, especially how they would align with this position.
    • Mentorship statement – (max 1 page). Please describe your past experience with mentoring junior students, including PhD students, master's, or undergraduate, and your philosophy towards mentorship. This could include mentoring students on research projects and/or teaching experience.
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