Postdoctoral Researcher - SOCIAL

Title Postdoctoral Researcher - SOCIAL Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Psychological & Brain Sciences Location Bloomington Position Summary Postdoctoral Researcher – Study of Affective Disorders’ Classification and Treatment (SADCAT) Lab Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington The SADCAT Lab (PI: Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces) at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) is an interdisciplinary research lab dedicated to advancing our understanding of internalizing disorders —particularly depression and anxiety—and improving their treatment through data-driven, empirically grounded approaches. We are interested in the intersection of technology, mental health, and data science in clinical psychology. The lab is currently supported by an R01 Research Project Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH; PIs Lorenzo-Luaces & Bollen), investigating the impact of social media on adolescent mental health. This project aims to clarify the bidirectional relationship between social media use and internalizing symptoms in a longitudinal sample of 1,000 adolescents. Essential Duties The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to ongoing projects examining internalizing disorders, technology, cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs), and the personalization of treatment. The main project focuses on adolescents (ages 13–20) and employs a longitudinal design, passive data collections, and ecological momentary assessments (EMA) to capture the dynamic nature of symptoms. The position involves engaging with multi-level datasets and contributing to statistical analyses. The researcher may also contribute to manuscript preparation and help develop new studies that extend the lab’s mission of using data science to advance clinical psychology and improve mental health outcomes. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027. Start date is negotiable. Salary for this position is based on the NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines, with a starting salary of $$63,480.00, commensurate with experience. Basic Qualifications Required Education: Ideal candidates will have either of these degrees, both are not required. Ph.D. in clinical psychology or a related field (e.g., developmental) OR Ph.D. in informatics or a related discipline (e.g., computer science) Required Experience: Experience recruiting and retaining adolescents in longitudinal researchExperience analyzing intensive longitudinal data (e.g. EMA) Department Contact for Questions Questions may be sent to: Dr. Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces (lolorenz@iu.edu) Qualifications Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. However, we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and apply online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34399 We will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Application Materials: CV Brief Statement of Research Interests Contact information for at least 2 references For Best Consideration Date 12/01/2026 Expected Start Date 08/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101710-2026