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Conduct interdisciplinary research on the microfoundations of social networking and decision-making using AI-supported methods. Participate in departmental teaching and publish findings in top international social science and interdisciplinary venues.
Requires a PhD in behavioral, cognitive, social science, or a computational field with interdisciplinary experience, obtained within the last three years. Prior experience in online experiments, AI agent simulations, or Python coding for statistical analysis is prioritized.
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support the project "Social networking in the era of artificially intelligent agents” funded by the Research Council of Finland. The direction is to design new AI-supported experimental or observational research methods to understand the foundations of social life. In particular, we will focus on the microfoundations of social networking—why do we actually know the people we know? How and to what extent do we choose our acquaintances? And decision-making—why do we decide what we do in a given context?
Your role and goals
Your primary goal in this position will be to do excellent research at the borderland of behavioral, social, and computer science, both in collaboration with the Aalto team and within your existing professional network. We aim to continue publishing in top international interdisciplinary or social science venues. In addition to research work, persons hired are expected to participate in teaching in accordance with the department’s standard practices.
Your network and collaborators
You will work closely together with the PI, his group of three Ph.D. students, and his international colleagues. You will also be embedded in the vibrant Society & Networks research area, with 8 faculty members and around 30 students and postdocs.
Your experience and background
Requirements for postdoc applicants:
Ph.D. in behavioral, cognitive, or social science, or a Ph.D. with a computational profile (computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, or natural science) and active experience with interdisciplinary collaborations with the previous fields.
The Ph.D. should be no more than three years old at the date of application (disregarding parental leaves and similar career breaks). Current Ph.D. students expected to obtain a Ph.D. before the end of 2026 are also welcome to apply.
Prioritized research experience (at least two of these points):
Designing and running advanced online experiments and surveys with human participants using platforms like Empirica or similar.
Running social simulations with AI agents using platforms like Concordia or similar.
Coding in Python or a similar language for simulation, visualization, and advanced statistical analysis (causal inference, etc.).
What we offer
The starting salary for the position is 4230 EUR per month. In addition to the salary, the contract includes occupational health benefits, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. The annual total workload of research and teaching staff at Aalto University is 1612 hours. The position is located at the Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus. A typical contract will be for two years with an option for extension. The starting date is negotiable, but the fall 2026 or January 2027 would be preferable.
There is generous travel support for various conferences and workshops, and we also have incoming international visitors at regular intervals. You will have opportunities to establish new collaborations and expand your professional network.
Ready to apply?
To apply for the position, please submit your application, including the attachments listed below, as a single PDF document in English through our online recruitment system using the link on Aalto University’s web page ("Apply Now”).
Letter of motivation (including information on the above-listed requirements and desired skills for the position).
CV including a list of publications.
Degree certificates and academic transcripts.
Contact details of at least two references.
The deadline for applications is August 17, 2026. Aalto University reserves the right, for justified reasons, to leave the position open, extend the application period, reopen the application process, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system, Workday -> find jobs (not the external aalto.fi webpage for open positions), using their existing Workday user account.
Further information
Petter Holme, e-mail "[email protected]" (research related information)
HR Advisor, e-mail "[email protected]" (recruitment process). (Not available July 3–23.)
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Diverse research and enthusiastic teaching in one of Europe's top institutions in Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science provides world-class research and education in modern computer science to foster future science, engineering and society. The work combines fundamental research with innovative applications. With over 40 professors and more than 400 employees it is the largest department at Aalto University and the largest Computer Science unit in Finland. It is routinely ranked among the top 10 Computer Science departments in Europe and in the top 100 globally. The department is part of the School of Science in Aalto University, located on the Otaniemi campus.
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