I'm opening a Cognitive Epistemology Lab at UC Berkeley in Fall 2026! We will study cognitive mechanisms of discovery, with the goal to better understand and improve science. Research topics include (but aren’t limited to): mechanisms of experimentation, theory building, social learning in science, scientific concepts, mathematical reasoning, and automation of science. Lab's research sits at the intersection of cognitive psychology, computer science, and philosophy of science. The core methods include 1) cognitive experiments and surveys (i.e., with scientists and human adults in general), and 2) computational modeling. Examples of lab's research include this, this, and this. Below are some ways to get involved:

1. PhD students. I’ll be recruiting a graduate student to start in Fall 2026. Students from a range of backgrounds (including psychology, computer science, and philosophy) are welcome to apply. Prospective students should apply to the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley (see here for more info, application deadline is November 17th). 

2. Postdocs. I’ll be looking to potentially recruit a postdoc with a flexible start date sometime after Fall 2026. If you're interested, please reach out with your CV and a short description of your research interests and career goals.