Michael J. Frank
Director, Carney Institute for Brain Science; Professor of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences · College of Arts and Sciences · Brown University
Quick answer: Michael J. Frank is Director, Carney Institute for Brain Science; Professor of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. Michael J. Frank shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ PhD and postdoctoral positions available. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Frank directly.
Research interests
Computational modeling of cognition and brain function; reinforcement learning; decision-making; cognitive control; basal ganglia function; individual differences in executive function and learning; neuroeconomics; computational psychiatry
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2024] A computational model of prefrontal-striatal circuits in Parkinson’s disease
[2023] Reinforcement learning and working memory: A meta-analytic approach
[2023] Individual differences in exploration strategies during instrumental learning
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael J. Frank hiring PhD students at Brown University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Michael J. Frank's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: PhD and postdoctoral positions available. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Frank directly..
What does Michael J. Frank research?
Computational modeling of cognition and brain function; reinforcement learning; decision-making; cognitive control; basal ganglia function; individual differences in executive function and learning; neuroeconomics; computational psychiatry
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