Postdoc Position: Human-AI Interaction Project (Vilnius University)

[Laura Galdikienė]

Dear all,

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for a postdoctoral fellowship at Vilnius University (Lithuania), at the Center for Economic Expertise, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

The position is part of a research project that combines laboratory and online experiments to study how individuals form trust in AI-based advice and how this trust shapes economic and policy-relevant decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with an international team of researchers on all aspects of the project, including experimental design, implementation, data analysis, and preparation of peer-reviewed publications.

Fellowship details:

Duration: Up to 36 months

Location: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University, Lithuania

Salary: EUR 36,500 per year (full-time, including taxes)

Expected start date: September 2026

Requirements for candidates:

• PhD in economics, behavioral/experimental economics, or a closely related field (awarded within the last 5 years, outside Vilnius University).
• Strong expertise in experimental methods, including design and execution of laboratory and/or online experiments.
• Advanced skills in econometrics and causal inference; proficiency in Stata, R, or Python.
• Experience with experimental and survey platforms (Qualtrics, oTree, z-Tree) and data collection tools is highly desirable.
• Interest or experience in AI applications and computational methods, including large language models, machine learning, or AI-assisted experimental designs.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong academic writing skills and motivation to publish in high-quality international journals.
• Excellent command of English (C1 or higher).

Applications should be submitted via email to Dr. Laura Galdikiene at laura.ga...@evaf.vu.lt by 30 April 2026 and must include:

• CV, cover letter, and a statement of research skills and experience (in free form, provided separately from cover letter)
• List of key scientific publications
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Two reference letters

Email Instructions: Please use the subject line: “Application – [Your Full Name] – Postdoctoral Position.”

For additional details, please refer to the attached link https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting/call-postdoctoral-fellow-area-trust-and-decision-making-human-ai-interaction

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this announcement with colleagues or qualified candidates who may be interested.

Kind regards,

Laura Galdikiene

Assistant Professor