Postdoctoral Researcher - SOCIAL
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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
Application Materials:
- CV
- Brief Statement of Research Interests
- Contact information for at least 2 references
Posting Details
Position Details
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 research
- Experience analyzing intensive longitudinal data (e.g. EMA)
Department Contact for Questions
Questions may be sent to: Dr. Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces (lolorenz@iu.edu)
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
