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We are building a collaborative, diverse, and interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Mathematics and the Center for the Study of Complex Systems at the University of Michigan. We use mathematics and computation to study social processes in biological collectives and human societies. Ongoing projects use methods from game theory, nonlinear dynamics, and stochastic processes to explore topics including cooperation, reputation, social norms, eco-evolutionary feedbacks, learning in games, institutional trust, and collective behavior.
We are looking for motivated researchers to join our group. We welcome inquiries from students and postdocs with backgrounds in mathematics, physics, biology, computer science, quantitative social science, and related fields.
Please keep your email concise and specific. Long or generic inquiries are less likely to receive a response.
U-M graduate and undergraduate students with quantitative training and an interest in social dynamics are encouraged to reach out directly. Please send an email explaining why you want to join the group, along with your CV.
Prospective doctoral students should apply through the Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (AIM) Program and/or the Marjorie Lee Browne (MLB) MS to PhD Bridge Program at the University of Michigan. Interested students are encouraged to send an email with your CV and a brief statement about your research interests, relevant experiences or coursework, and potential fit with the group.
Prospective postdocs are encouraged to reach out to discuss potential opportunities in the group. Interested candidates may also wish to explore potential fellowship opportunities, including the Michigan Society of Fellows, the Van Loo Postdoctoral Fellowship, the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, and the Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Candidates interested in joining the group through a postdoctoral position in the Department of Mathematics should apply through the department’s MathJobs posting. Applications are due December 15, 2026.