Postdoctoral Associate (InfoCogLab)
New York University • New York, NY • Posted June 04, 2026
About the Role
The InfoCogLab at NYU, directed by PI Noga Zaslavsky, is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Associate position. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc with strong computational skills and profound interest in understanding the fundamental principles that underlie human and artificial cognition. Research focus areas include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
+ Language learning and development in humans and AI
+ Multi-agent models and evolutionary dynamics of language and cognition
+ Integrative models of language, perception, and action
+ Pragmatic reasoning and theory of mind
The position will involve leading cutting-edge research projects at the intersection of cognitive science and AI, while working closely with the PI and other lab members. The InfoCogLab is based in the Psychology Department at NYU and maintains an affiliation with NYU’s Center for Data Science. It provides a unique intellectual environment with many...
+ Language learning and development in humans and AI
+ Multi-agent models and evolutionary dynamics of language and cognition
+ Integrative models of language, perception, and action
+ Pragmatic reasoning and theory of mind
The position will involve leading cutting-edge research projects at the intersection of cognitive science and AI, while working closely with the PI and other lab members. The InfoCogLab is based in the Psychology Department at NYU and maintains an affiliation with NYU’s Center for Data Science. It provides a unique intellectual environment with many...