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
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.
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
Ideal candidates will have either of these degrees, both are not required.
OR
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.
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
In 1936, a small group of alumni, friends, and members of the Indiana University community founded the IU Foundation to fulfill a dream of educational opportunity for all.
A not-for-profit corporation, IUF is dedicated to maximizing private sector support for IU. State appropriations provide less than a third of IU’s operating budget, so private gifts are vital to keeping an IU education both exceptional and affordable.
