Sebastian Speer

Assistant Professor Sebastian Speer at Texas A&M University is recruiting PhD students for the Coupled Minds Lab in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. The lab studies how conversations shape the way people connect, change their minds, and learn. Research topics include how people develop new ideas and learn together, how conversations build consensus or resolve conflict, and how these processes change when humans interact with AI. Methodologically, the group combines fMRI hyperscanning, natural language processing, and computational modeling to investigate the neural and cognitive processes underlying social interaction. This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in social neuroscience, conversation, learning, AI, and computational approaches to understanding the mind. The application deadline is December 1. Interested applicants should review the application and admissions information via the provided link and contact the PI with questions. A lab information link is also included for those who want to learn more about the Coupled Minds Lab.