Postdoctoral Research Associate

Princeton University seeks to hire Postdoctoral Research Associates as part of a new initiative exploring the applications and implications of Artificial Intelligence. The AI for Accelerating Invention initiative uses AI to fundamentally change the process of invention – from design, to simulation, to fabrication, to control – tackling challenges such as containing plasma, revolutionizing material design and structure, and bioengineering applications. Candidates should have recently received or are about to receive a Ph.D. or doctorate degree and have a strong interest and track record in designing, understanding, or engineering of large AI models, or their applications in science and engineering. Applicants may also be interested in the Natural and Artificial Minds initiative, which is also seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates in a parallel job posting. The Postdoctoral Research Associates will be appointed through the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning with the possibility for affiliation with other academic departments and/or units relevant to their work and will receive a competitive salary, benefits, office and equipment, compute resources, and yearly research support. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal. The fellowship commences on or about September 1, 2024. Postdoctoral requirements: Princeton University places high value on in-person collaborations and interactions, and we expect selected candidates to participate in-person. Ph.D. is expected. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/34441 and submit a current curriculum vitae, research statement, and a cover letter. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the start-of-review date, Wednesday, May 1, for early consideration. Contact information for three references is required. To learn more about AI at Princeton, please visit https://ai.princeton.edu. Princeton University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We are interested in receiving applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in their chosen field. If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. All offers and appointments are subject to review and approval by the Dean of the Faculty. These positions are subject to the University’s background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.