Postdoctoral Researcher - SOCIAL

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)

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:

1) CV

2) Brief Statement of Research Interests

3) 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you previously been employed with IU?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research and Teaching
• List Of References

Optional Documents