As a hub for the intersection of Physics and AI in the Boston area and beyond, we are happy to share job opportunities at this intersection as we become aware of them.
IAIFI-Adjacent Jobs
The following positions are at IAIFI-affiliated universities and therefore have the potential for IAIFI involvement; they are not necessarily directly hired by IAIFI.
Faculty Opportunities
Multiple open rank openings in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Deadline: 2025-12-01 | Apply
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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Tufts University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering to begin in September 2026/7. We are seeking candidates at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Over the last three years, the ECE department has recruited four new tenure-stream faculty and added two new teaching-track faculty. Halligan Hall, home to the department’s labs, meeting spaces, and offices, has undergone a $26 million renovation, enabling synergistic co-location of research and teaching spaces. This search is part of a multi-year hiring plan with additional searches planned for the years to follow. These searches are looking for the best candidates broadly in Electrical and Computer Engineering with some example areas of interest listed below. This search is also part of a wider hiring campaign by the School of Engineering (SOE) to grow its research and educational capabilities in contemporary and emergent science and engineering domains. Overall, we are looking for the best candidates to add to our dynamic and growing department with a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, or a closely related field.Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Physics
MIT
Deadline: 2025-12-01 | Apply
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The Department of Physics together with the Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) located in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a faculty position at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Physics at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. We encourage candidates doing relevant research on any aspect of AI and Physics, broadly defined, including using Physics principles and methodologies to understand and develop AI models and algorithms, and using AI to help solve problems in Physics. We particularly welcome candidates who would strengthen connections between AI, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and/or Statistics.Postdoc Opportunities
Postdoctoral researchers at any of the partner institutions may collaborate with IAIFI researchers to become a Junior Investigator.
Postdoc, Physics of Learning
Northeastern
Deadline: 2025-12-15 | Apply
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The Theoretical High Energy Physics group at Northeastern University in Boston has a Fall 2026 opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with the recently established Simons Collaboration on the Physics of Learning (physicsoflearning.org). The Simons Collaboration is harnessing the fundamental sciences to break AI out of its black box using techniques from mathematics and theoretical physics. The postdoctoral researcher will be under the supervision of Prof. Jim Halverson. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the scientific mission of the collaboration, bringing their technical expertise to bear on problems in AI. Proposals for new scientific directions are welcomed, and the researcher will have an opportunity to collaborate with anyone in the Collaboration. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI), where Halverson is also a PI. If interested, they will be able to apply for Junior Investigator status at IAIFI.Tayebati Fellow
MIT
Deadline: 2025-12-01 | Apply
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The new Tayebati Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at MIT, sponsored by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, focuses on AI for addressing the most challenging problems in select scientific research areas, and AI for music composition and performance. The program concentrates on work that brings cutting-edge AI to bear on research in science or music, to advance both the research area and the development of relevant AI methods. Candidates will be working on projects at the forefront of one of the six disciplinary areas: Biology/Bioengineering; Brain and Cognitive Sciences; Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Music; or Physics. To receive full consideration, all application materials (including letters of recommendation) must be submitted by December 1, 2025.Graduate Student Opportunities
IAIFI does not have a dedicated PhD program, but PhD students at any of the partner institutions may collaborate with IAIFI researchers to become a Junior Investigator.
Other Opportunities
Academic Opportunities
Faculty Opportunities
Tenure-Track Faculty in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CISPA, Saarbrücken & St. Ingbert, Germany
Deadline: 2025-11-18 | Apply
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CISPA is a world-leading research center that focuses on Information Security and Machine Learning at large. To expand and further strengthen our center, we are looking for Tenure-Track Faculty in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (f/m/d). All applicants are expected to grow a research team that pursues an internationally visible research agenda. To aid you in achieving this, CISPA provides institutional base funding for three full-time researcher positions and a generous budget for expenditures. Upon successful tenure evaluation, you will hold a position that is equivalent to an endowed full professorship at a top research university. We invite applications of candidates with excellent track records in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.2026 Tenure-Track Faculty Openings
The Max Planck Institutes (MPIs) for Informatics, for Security & Privacy, and for Software Systems
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The Max Planck Institutes (MPIs) for Informatics, for Security & Privacy, and for Software Systems invite applications for tenure-track faculty in all areas of computer science. We expect to fill several positions. A doctoral degree in computer science or related fields and an outstanding research record are required. Successful candidates are expected to build a team and pursue a highly visible research agenda, both independently and in collaboration with other groups.Assistant Professor, Computational and Applied Mathematics
The University of Chicago, IL
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The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will be a member of the interdisciplinary Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics (CCAM) and join other Statistics faculty who support the graduate programs in CAM at the University of Chicago. The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.Tenure-Track and Research Faculty Positions at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago
Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago, IL
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The Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC) invites applications for the following faculty positions in computer science:- Tenure-track Assistant Professor
- Tenured Associate Professor or full Professor
- Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure track, endowed position for up to 3 years; see https://ttic.edu/research-assistant-professor/ )
- Visiting Professor
* For tenure-track applicants: TTIC is conducting a broad search for candidates in computer science. A particular area where we would like to expand is robotics and related areas, but we encourage applicants from all areas that can connect well with current coverage areas at TTIC, as well as expand them.
* For research faculty positions: We welcome applications from a variety of areas in computer science, and will give preference to candidates working in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and speech, robotics, computational biology, and algorithms and complexity theory.
Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
The University of California, Berkeley
Deadline: 2025-12-01 | Apply
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EECS is seeking applicants from all research areas with priority given to overall originality and promise versus sub-area of specialization. In addition to these broad area searches, EECS has a focused search in quantum computing theory and systems as well as a focused search in “AI, Inequality, and Society” that is part of a cluster research initiative across multiple units to address questions related to the myriad ways in which AI may reshape individual lives, possibly exacerbating existing inequalities and creating new ones. This can include research in algorithmic fairness, AI and the economy, functioning of AI software within larger sociotechnical systems, social and behavioral impacts of AI, AI and education, generative AI and large language models.Assistant Professor of Statistics
University of California, Davis
Deadline: 2026-06-30 | Apply
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The Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Statistics. This search and hiring will be conducted at the assistant professor rank. The search will be primarily in Data Science, but all areas of Statistics and Machine Learning will be considered. Individuals specializing in foundational research in data science or in statistical methods for large and complex or massive data are especially encouraged to apply.Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty in Philosophy
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Deadline: 2025-11-20 | Apply
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The Philosophy Department at Carnegie Mellon University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track, appointment of any rank beginning Fall 2026. The department seeks candidates whose research interfaces significantly with that of the CMU-CLeaR group and the Tetrad initiative. While Areas of Specialization/Areas of Competence are open, candidates who work in Causal Learning and Reasoning, Philosophy of Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Machine Learning, Quantitative Social Sciences, or at their intersections are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science
University of California Irvine
Deadline: 2025-12-01 | Apply
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The UCI Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured assistant, associate, or full professor position, starting July 1, 2026. This faculty search targets applicants with research expertise in all aspects of AI and ML, broadly interpreted. The faculty of the UCI Department of Computer Science includes an NAE Member, 15 ACM Fellows, 13 IEEE Fellows, 15 AAAS Fellows, and multiple AAAI Fellows, IFIP Fellows, and Academia Europea Members. AI and ML are a focus of UCI's research. The UCI Center for ML and Intelligent Systems connects more than thirty faculty and a broad range of other scientific fields. Interdisciplinary AI research at UCI is further facilitated by the Steckler Center for Responsible, Ethical, and Accessible Technology (CREATE), the AI Science Institute, and the Irvine Initiative in AI, Law, and Society.Tenured Associate Professor/Professor in Human-Centered AI - AI Privacy and Ethics
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Deadline: 2025-11-15 | Apply
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The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) invites applications for a faculty position focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Privacy and Ethics at the rank of associate or full professor. Applicants need not have attained tenure elsewhere, but should be prepared to undergo tenure review at University of Michigan as part of the hiring process. The home for this position will be at UMSI. This is part of a university-level faculty expansion program and collaborative cluster hire in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence across multiple units; where appropriate, additional affiliations with other units may be considered.Assistant Professor (Education) in Data Science
The London School of Economics and Political Science, England
Deadline: 2025-12-14 | Apply
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Applications are invited for this post from outstanding teachers in the field of data science, with a focus on computational aspects. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research and teaching environment in the Department of Statistics. Data science is a key priority area in the LSE 2030 strategy, offering exciting opportunities to create new initiatives, foster collaborations, and make a significant impact in this field. The postholder will contribute to the teaching and management of the MSc Data Science, the new BSc Economics and Data Science, and courses developed for other departments. The post is tenable from 1st September 2026.Statistics and Data Science - Associate/Full Professor Tenured
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Deadline: 2026-07-31 | Apply
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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The Department of Statistics and Data Science invites applications for Associate / Full Professors for a faculty position in Statistics and Data Science. We seek researchers with strong potential in both theoretical and applied statistics. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality instruction, mentor graduate students, shape curriculum development, and engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of statistics, data science, and artificial intelligence(AI).Statistics and Data Science - Assistant Professor Tenure Track
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Deadline: 2026-07-31 | Apply
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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The Department of Statistics and Data Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in Statistics and Data Science. We seek researchers with strong potential in both theoretical and applied statistics. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality instruction, mentor graduate students, shape curriculum development, and engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of statistics, data science, and artificial intelligence(AI).Postdoc Opportunities
Post Doctoral Fellow in AI/Deep Learning for Microbiome
Gerber Lab, Boston, MA
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We are looking for an exceptional researcher who will play a major role in new initiatives in the lab to develop novel artificial intelligence (AI)/deep learning (DL) approaches to further understanding of the microbiome–the trillions of microbes living on and within us—and its interactions with mammalian cells. Areas of interest include developing new probabilistic AI/DL approaches to analyze longitudinal multi-modal (e.g., sequencing, metabolomics, spatial-omics) microbiome data while incorporating prior biological knowledge and leveraging AI/DL techniques such as LLMs to facilitate interpretation and application of results.Postdoc Position in Multimodal Foundation Models for Document Understanding
Computer Vision Center (CVC), Barcelona, Spain
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We are seeking a postdoc to join the Vision, Language and Reading group at the Computer Vision Center (CVC), in Barcelona, Spain. The position is initially for 3 years and linked to the “European Large Open Multi-Modal Foundation Models For Robust Generalization On Arbitrary Data Streams” (ELLIOT), a European Project funded by Horizon Europe and backed by the ELLIS network of excellence. The project targets the development of the next generation of open Multimodal Foundation Models and further adapting them for specific downstream tasks. The successful candidate is expected to participate in large-scale training efforts, research on finetuning methods, and applications on the specific use case of Document Understanding.University Assistant Post-Doc
TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
Deadline: 2025-11-13 | Apply
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TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto 'Technology for People'. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society. At the Institute of Logic and Computation, in the Research Unit of Formal Methods in Systems Engineering TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (post-doc) limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: January 2026.Post-doc position in design and development of innovative machine learning techniques
IIT, Genova, Italy
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You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to support IIT research activity. The Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction research unit is coordinated by Prof. Arash Ajoudani, who has extensive experience in physical human-robot interaction, mobile manipulation, robust and adaptive control, assistive robotics, and tele-robotics. The research focuses on promoting an efficient and ergonomic interaction and collaboration between humans and robots, providing personalised interventions, improved safety, and multi-modal communication.Postdoctoral Position on Foundation Models for Interactive Systems and Robotics
IIT, Genova, Italy
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You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to support IIT research activity. The Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction (HRI²) research unit is coordinated by Dr. Arash Ajoudani. We develop intelligent robots that can enable timely, natural, and human-in-command interactions with humans on both cognitive and physical levels, representing the concept of socio-physical interaction. Our multidisciplinary approach spans the theoretical, technical, and practical dimensions of modern collaborative systems.Fellow Researcher Position on Foundation Models for Interactive Systems and Robotics
IIT, Genova, Italy
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You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to support IIT research activity. The Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction (HRI²) research unit is coordinated by Dr. Arash Ajoudani. We develop intelligent robots that can enable timely, natural, and human-in-command interactions with humans on both cognitive and physical levels, representing the concept of socio-physical interaction. Our multidisciplinary approach spans the theoretical, technical, and practical dimensions of modern collaborative systems.Research Associate in Robotics & AI
King’s College London
Deadline: 2025-11-13 | Apply
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We are looking for motivated researchers to apply for the postdoctoral research associate position in robotics and AI, funded by our new EPSRC project titled “Circular Robot 5.0: Industry Wide Data-Driven Circular Economy of Industrial Robots”. The candidates are expected to have experience with robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital twins. We are looking for candidates who can join the project team in January 2026 or soon after.SkAI Data Science Preceptor
The University of Chicago, IL
Deadline: 2025-11-15 | Apply
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The University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute, in partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), and the US National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation-funded National AI Institute for the Sky ('SkAI Institute') invites applications for the position of the University of Chicago (UChicago) SkAI Data Science Preceptorship with a focus on teaching and scholarship in the area of Astronomy and AI . The UChicago and CCC Preceptorship program develops the next generation of teaching academics for data science and astronomy education. This unique program emphasizes pedagogical best practices and allows Preceptors the opportunity to broaden their classroom skills and enhance their teaching and scholarship portfolios with the support of UChicago and CCC faculty mentorship. UChicago is recruiting Preceptors with an Astronomy and AI focus to co-develop new Astro-AI curriculum and teach courses at UChicago, CCC, and other SkAI partner institutions.Data Science Institute Postdoctoral Scholars Program AY2026-27
The University of Chicago, IL
Deadline: 2025-11-15 | Apply
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The Data Science Institute (DSI) at the University of Chicago invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars who wish to advance cutting-edge data science approaches, methods, and applications in research. The DSI executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as a new discipline by advancing foundational and interdisciplinary research, developing partnerships with industry, government, and social impact organizations, and implementing a holistic approach to data science education.Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistics/Machine Learning
MBZUAI, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Applications are invited for a fully funded two-year postdoctoral position in Statistics/Machine Learning or closely related fields under the supervision of Prof. Souhaib Ben Taieb at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The research lab explores diverse topics, including probabilistic machine learning, uncertainty quantification, conformal prediction, time series forecasting, and anomaly detection, in collaboration with leading academic and industry partners.Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow (Technical AI Safety)
King’s College London, England
Deadline: 2025-11-20 | Apply
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The Department of Informatics at King’s College London is looking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to work in the area of technical AI safety. The position is funded by the Open Philanthropy grant “Verifiably Robust Conformal Probes”. The project’s goal is to develop methods for latent probing (aka activation monitoring) of large language models (LLMs) that leverage certification and conformal prediction techniques to offer probabilistic and adversarial robustness guarantees. Applications include detection of misaligned LLM intentions such as deception, harmfulness, jailbreaking, and power-seeking behaviours.Postdoc in AI for fundamental physics (theory or statistical inference / experiment)
Georgia Tech., Atlanta, Georgia
Deadline: 2025-12-05 | Apply
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The successful candidate will work on one of these research themes and should have relevant expertise.- For theory-focused projects, a strong background in group theory, quantum field theory, or gravity, as well as familiarity with relevant physics software, is recommended.
- For statistical-inference-focused or experiment-design-focused projects, a strong background in statistics and/or particle physics is recommended.
The postdoc will also have the option to work within an experiment collaboration (eg. CMS or DUNE).
Postdoctoral Fellow in Machine Learning
Nordita (The Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics), Stockholm, Sweden
Deadline: 2025-12-31 | Apply
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The candidate will work on problems at the intersection of mathematical statistics, machine learning, and generative modeling, particularly for sequential data arising in complex dynamical systems. The candidate is expected to carry out research and publish their findings in top conferences and journals, and help in the management of the group, as well as supervision of students on research projects. The position is meant to further the careers of early-career researchers who wish to pursue a career in academia. The job description may be changed during the contract period or upon contract renewal.Two full-time academic positions - Theory and applications in the field of data science and AI
University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
Deadline: 2025-11-10 | Apply
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The Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (FCFM) at the University of Chile invites applications for two full-time academic positions (44 hours per week), jointly appointed by the Institute for Data and Artificial Intelligence (IDIA). These positions are in the Theory and Applications of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Successful candidates are expected to engage in both individual and collaborative research, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching (specially with the Master of Data Science), and participate in outreach activities. They will also have opportunities to develop industry connections through research and development projects, as well as involvement in postgraduate courses or diploma programs.Other Academic Opportunities
Electromagnetic Computational Scientist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland
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We are a team of computational and experimental physicists and engineers passionate about developing innovative solutions for the future of advanced devices, materials, and systems. We are seeking a computational physics researcher to contribute to ongoing projects and help grow new areas of research. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and apply computational models and simulations to design novel electromagnetic devices—including RF/optical metasurfaces, integrated photonics, and quantum computing hardware. We value scientific excellence, continuous learning, and open collaboration in order to tackle high-risk, high-reward ideas. Your work will help drive research from simulation and fabrication to characterization and real-world deployment. Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship are strongly supported.Reach out to Samuel Kim with questions: samuelkim314@gmail.com
Lecturer Pool - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The University of California, Berkeley
Deadline: 2027-02-01 | Apply
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The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach Electrical Engineering or Computer Science courses should an opening arise. These are not tenure‐track positions – selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. Due to budget restrictions, no funding is available for visa or relocation expenses.Associate Scientist - AI and Fundamental Physics
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Deadline: 2025-12-01 | Apply
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The Fundamental Physics Directorate (FPD) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks candidates at the Associate Scientist level (research work performed by associate scientist is similar to assistant professor at a university) with a proven track record of research in AI and fundamental physics, broadly defined. This includes candidates with experience applying methods to solve theoretical or experimental challenges as well as candidates with experience developing statistical or computational methods relevant to fundamental physics. Preference will be given to candidates with an aptitude and interest in connecting with more than one established FPD research area.Industry Opportunities
Staff Machine Learning Scientist, Intern - Summer 2026
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Deadline: 2025-11-15 | Apply