Postdoctoral Researcher

Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Psychology Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire de physique théorique Research Field Neurosciences Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 13 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The postdoctoral researcher will work in the context of the ANR GroupSolve project, which aims to provide a quantitative analysis of collective problem-solving mechanisms in human groups (in Toulouse) and in baboons (study conducted by our collaborators in Marseille). The postdoctoral researcher will participate in the design, execution, and analysis of behavioral experiments in humans. Furthermore, they will develop a modeling approach inspired by statistical physics to describe individual strategies, their interactions, and emergent effects at the group scale. The candidate will contribute to the development and experimental validation of mathematical and computational models linking individual microscopic dynamics, information propagation, and collective structures (norms, social networks, global performance). Experimental Design: Participate in the development of experimental protocols and human collective behavior experiments. Data Analysis: Perform advanced statistical analysis of experimental data. Modeling: Develop data-driven numerical models (opinion models, norm dynamics, multi-agent systems). Network Science: Study social and temporal interaction networks using network physics tools. Simulation: Conduct numerical simulations, quantitative model/data comparisons, and exploration of predictive scenarios. Dissemination: Participate in the scientific promotion of results (publications, conferences). The position is funded by the ANR GroupSolve project, involving Guy Theraulaz (CRCA/CBI) and Clément Sire (LPT). The successful candidate will be hosted within the project team at the University of Toulouse and will work in close collaboration with Guy Theraulaz, Clément Sire, and their partners in Marseille. Research Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Years of Research Experience None Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Years of Research Experience None Additional Information Eligibility criteria Education: A PhD in Mathematics or Physics (or a related discipline relevant to the project) familiar with the tools of statistical physics. Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and modeling. Programming: Mastery of at least one programming language (Python, C++, Fortran, etc.). Experience: A minimum of 4 years of post-doctoral experience is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr