AI Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Natural and Artificial Minds

D-26-LAI-00003 | Research | Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence

Princeton University is seeking to hire an AI Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Natural and Artificial Minds (NAM) AI Lab research initiative. The NAM Fellow will take advantage of advances in AI to study natural and artificial minds in parallel, creating the opportunity to make discoveries about ourselves and to find new ways to understand and improve AI systems. Appointments will be made at the Postdoctoral Research Associate rank. The AI Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have access to the AI Lab GPU cluster (300 H100s). Candidates should have recently received or be about to receive a Ph.D. or doctorate degree in cognitive science, psychology, computer science, philosophy, or a related discipline, and have a strong interest and track record in designing, understanding, or engineering of AI models or methods and their applications in cognitive science.

The AI Postdoctoral Research Fellow joining the NAM initiative will contribute to one or both current core projects, "Explanation and Intelligibility" or "Developing and Testing AI Models of Human Cognitive Function." Candidates can read more about these core projects at https://nam.ai.princeton.edu/research.

The AI Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be appointed through the Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence (the AI Lab) and will receive a competitive salary, benefits, office and equipment, computer resources, and yearly research support. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the start-of-review date, December 31, 2025 to guarantee consideration, but some applications may be screened and processed before or after that at our discretion.

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/41061 and submit a current curriculum vitae, research statement, and a cover letter. 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. To maximize excellence, we seek talent from all segments of American society and the world, and we take steps to ensure everyone at Princeton can thrive while they are here. If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please feel free to contact us at ailab@princeton.edu. All offers and appointments are subject to review and approval by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. These positions are subject to the University's background check policy.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Expected Salary Range: $100,000.00

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No: D-26-LAI-00003

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How to Apply

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For more information send an email to nam-ai@princeton.edu.

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