The Center for the Dynamics of Social Complexity (DySoC) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship to begin this fall for an initial appointment of one year with the possibility of extension contingent on performance and funding. The selected fellow will pursue an independent research project that explores how artificial intelligence (AI) interacts with at least one of DySoC’s three core research themes: Cultural Evolution, Social Complexity of Science, and Computational Social Science. This position is intended for early-career scholars whose work addresses social complexity and societal change through the lens of one or more of DySoC’s core domains. For the AY2025–26 cycle, we especially encourage proposals that explore how artificial intelligence—such as Large Language Models (LLMs) or Large Reasoning Models (LRMs)—is transforming processes of cultural, scientific, cognitive or societal evolution. A range of analytical approaches and scales is welcome, from controlled social psychological experiments to the analysis of large, dynamic datasets. As this is a rapidly evolving field, we are particularly interested in creative and executable research proposals. Example areas of interest include (but are not limited to): How AI influences information flow, public discourse, and knowledge diffusion Modeling the role of AI tools in shaping cultural dynamics and social change Investigating how LLMs support scientific progress, from literature synthesis to AI-driven discovery Designing large-scale digital studies of human–AI interaction beyond controlled individual-scale experiments The fellowship offers an opportunity to engage in high-impact interdisciplinary research, contribute to grant-writing initiatives, and collaborate with an international network of DySoC researchers and partners. The fellow will be supported through mentorship, collaboration opportunities, and professional development resources. Primary responsibilities include:Conducting an independent research aligned with fellowship goalsCollaborating with DySoC faculty and external partnersPublishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, including potential coauthored work with DySoC researchersParticipating in grant development…