Postdoctoral Researcher SOCIAL

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 anxietyand 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 1000 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 1320) 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 labs 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 $$63480.00 commensurate with experience.