Postdoctoral Position in AI and Human Behavior at UC Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley – Postdoctoral Position in AI and Human Behavior

Are you passionate about harnessing artificial intelligence to understand and impact human behavior on both individual and societal levels? If you are seeking an opportunity to advance your research career at the intersection of AI, human behavior, and societal well‑being, the Chang Lab at the University of California, Berkeley offers a unique and prestigious platform. This postdoctoral position is designed for scholars eager to contribute to cutting‑edge projects that model, simulate, and analyze human behavior using AI, with profound implications for public health, decision‑making, and the societal impacts of generative AI.

• Lead and contribute to projects modeling human behavior with AI, leveraging rich, multi‑modal datasets such as mobility trajectories, surveys, interviews, and health outcomes.
• Develop scalable societal simulations and robust validation methodologies.
• Examine the impacts of generative AI on health and well‑being, from individual to community levels.
• Mentor junior students and assist in lab management.
• Work closely with PI Serina Chang and engage with a collaborative, interdisciplinary research community.

• A PhD degree (or equivalent international degree), or be enrolled in a PhD program at the time of application (degree required by start date).
• A record of publications in top computer science or general science journals.
• Experience with training and evaluating generative AI models.
• Skills in handling large‑scale, complex datasets (e.g., mobility or health data).
• Interest and experience in interdisciplinary research, particularly computational social science or AI for health.
• Commitment to mentorship and collaborative research.
• A 2‑year postdoctoral commitment is preferred, though 1‑year terms will be considered.

• Application window opens on March 5, 2026.
• Next review date:
  March 20, 2026, 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date for full consideration.
• Final date:
  April 10, 2026, 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) – Applications will be accepted until this date; those received after the review date may be considered if the position remains open.
• Applicants must submit the following documents via the official UC Berkeley application portal:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Two representative research papers
  • Statement of Research (max 4 pages), detailing past research, accomplishments, and future plans relevant to this position
  • Mentorship statement (max 1 page), describing prior mentoring experience and philosophy
  • Contact information for three references

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This postdoctoral opportunity at UC Berkeley offers an unparalleled environment for advancing research at the forefront of AI and human behavior. As part of a world‑class institution and a dynamic research community, you will have the chance to make significant contributions to science and society. If you are driven to explore the societal impacts of AI and mentor the next generation of researchers, we encourage you to apply.