Postdoctoral AI Researcher in AI/ML for Foundation Models, Scientific Applications, and AI Systems

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Kempner Institute at Harvard University Position Description The seeks early-career researchers to help shape the future of AI as Postdoctoral AI Researchers. We are looking for candidates with deep expertise in modern machine learning and a strong record of research accomplishment who are excited to advance foundation models, agentic systems, and new AI approaches for high-impact scientific applications.


We seek candidates with strong technical preparation in modern AI/ML, a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement, and an interest in contributing to ambitious research at the frontier of machine learning and science. Areas of particular interest include:

foundation model training, evaluation, scaling, and adaptation

agentic workflows, tool-augmented models, and AI systems

bespoke scientific applications of AI/ML, including the life sciences

alternative architectures and systems-leve...