Postdoc: Cognitive Modelling for PlantTip & Consumer Change

Aarhus Universitet; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 314,000 - 486,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University, Aarhus BSS, Department of Management, invites applications for an 18-month postdoctoral position in the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded PlantTip project, integrating cognitive modelling, consumer behaviour and behavioural change. You will join a team of modellers and researchers to translate findings into publishable results and actionable insights.

We welcome candidates from cognitive science, psychology, computer science, computational social science, consumer research,

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a PhD in a relevant field as listed.
• Strong programming skills and experience with data-driven modelling are preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across experimental and modelling teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven computational models of consumer, behavioural or cognitive change.
• Use empirical data to calibrate, compare and evaluate models and assess individual vs. societal patterns.
• Collaborate with experimental researchers to translate findings into model assumptions.
• Design computational experiments to test policy interventions and analyze results.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations and workshops.
• Publish high-quality research in international journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Programming skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Written communication

Education

PhD in cognitive science, psychology, computer science, computational social science, consumer research, behavioural economics, complexity science

Tools

Python

R

Julia

MATLAB

NetLogo

C++

Job description

Aarhus University, Aarhus BSS, Department of Management, invites applications for an 18-month postdoctoral position in the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded PlantTip project, integrating cognitive modelling, consumer behaviour and behavioural change. You will join a team of modellers and researchers to translate findings into publishable results and actionable insights.

We welcome candidates from cognitive science, psychology, computer science, computational social science, consumer research,