• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Power and AI Systems

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


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    Title Postdoctoral Fellowship in Power and AI Systems

     

    School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

     

    Department/Area Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering

    Position Description

    The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences ( SEAS ) seeks applicants for a postdoctoral fellow in Computer Science/EE, specifically in the area of power and AI systems.

     

    https://pai.seas.harvard.edu

     

    The postdoc is intended for one year but we anticipate there will be funding to potentially extend it to a second year. The postdoc will receive a generous salary as well as an allocation for research and travel expenses.

     

    We are looking for junior scientists who are especially interested in working in power and AI systems areas. The postdoc is intended to work closely with Prof. Minlan Yu and Prof. Le Xie. The candidate will be expected to publish scholarly papers, attend internal, domestic, and international conferences and meetings, and take on a mentorship role for undergraduate and graduate students.

     

    SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community

    Basic Qualifications

    Candidates are required to have a doctorate or terminal degree in Computer Science or a related area by the expected start date.

    Additional Qualifications

    Candidates should have a background in power and AI systems.

    Special Instructions

    Required application documents include a cover letter, cv, a statement of research interests, and up to three representative papers. Candidates are also required to submit the names and contact information for at least three and up to five references. The application is complete only when three letters have been submitted.

     

    We encourage candidates to apply by June 30, 2025 but will continue to review applications until the position is filled.

    Contact Information

    Gioia Sweetland

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    $67,600 – $91,826

     

    Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 3

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed

     

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