Research Associate (Postdoc)

This postdoctoral role combines computational neuroscience and philosophy to investigate integrated information theory as an intrinsic account of experience. Topics include objects, meaning, value, purpose, agency, actual causation, free will and responsibility. Work includes conceptual and formal analysis, manuscripts, accessible IIT Wiki explanations and scientific dissemination. The full-time position lists a $65,000 salary. Submit a cover letter, CV and two reference letters; the listed application contact is Matteo Grasso at grasso2@wisc.edu.

-PhD in Computational neuroscience, Computer science, Philosophy or areas related to Consciousness science

-Preferred skills: Python programming, familiarity with neural networks and agentic AI, and/or academic philosophy writing.

-Expertise: Familiarity with consciousness science methods and frameworks, Theories of consciousness (especially Integrated Information Theory), and/or Philosophy of mind