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
Tufts Institute for Artificial Intelligence (TIAI) Director and Endowed Professor
Tufts University School of Engineering
Deadline: 2026-01-20 | Apply
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The School of Engineering at Tufts University invites applications for a faculty position as the endowed Stern Family Professorship and Director of the Tufts Institute for Artificial Intelligence (TIAI). The institute, the central hub for AI research and collaboration at Tufts, currently hosts the Center for Data Foundations in AI and the Human-AI Interaction Center. The new Director will have an opportunity to shape additional centers and research activities at TIAI. Applicants will be considered at the full Professor rank, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor rank are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to provide visionary leadership for TIAI, ensuring the institute’s research and partnerships advance the responsible and socially beneficial development and application of AI. They will also oversee the growth of TIAI, supported by a new endowment that provides foundational support to the institute and support for an expected five tenure-track hires to be made in the next several years. The candidate will be expected to maintain an impactful research program and demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentorship. We welcome all candidates with a variety of life experiences and perspectives that will positively contribute to Tufts University.Postdoc Opportunities
Postdoctoral researchers at any of the partner institutions may collaborate with IAIFI researchers to become a Junior Investigator.
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
Kempner Graduate Fellowship
The Kempner Institute at Harvard University
Deadline: 2026-02-15 | Apply
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Kempner Graduate Fellowships support a dynamic and diverse community of Ph.D. students across a number of graduate programs at Harvard, seeding new and innovative scientific discoveries in labs across the University.Post-Baccalaureate Program
The Kempner Institute at Harvard University
Deadline: 2026-02-01 | Apply
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Offered in partnership with the Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Research Scholar Initiative (RSI), the Kempner’s post-bac program prepares recent college graduates for Ph.D. programs in intelligence research.Academic Opportunities
Faculty Opportunities
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Electrical & Computer Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Deadline: 2026-01-15 | Apply
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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Delaware invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Artificial Intelligence. Applicants should have outstanding research contributions to AI and machine learning methodologies with impactful applications and the potential to deliver courses that bridge the foundations in signal processing, digital and physical systems, probability, and statistics to emerging and future AI technologies.Professorship or Assistant Professorship (Tenure Track) for Statistics
ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Deadline: 2026-02-22 | Apply
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The Department of Mathematics (www.math.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position at the Seminar for Statistics (www.math.ethz.ch/sfs). Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research and teaching records and a proven ability to direct research work of high quality. We welcome candidates from all areas of Statistics and Data Science, broadly defined. The new professor will be responsible, together with other members of the department, for teaching undergraduate (German or English) and graduate level courses (English) for students in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Particular emphasis will be placed on contributions to the MSc Statistics and MSc Data Science programs.Open-Rank Professor
National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
Deadline: 2026-02-28 | Apply
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The newly established research center, AI-CoRE at National Taiwan University, is inviting outstanding researchers with a Ph.D. in AI-related fields to apply for up to five full-time tenure-track faculty positions (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) beginning August 1, 2026. We offer a dynamic environment with competitive support, including merit-based supplements, access to major research projects, and rich computational resources, alongside opportunities for collaboration and joint appointments with NTU’s top engineering departments.W3-Professorship in Machine Learning in Physics (m/f/d)
Tübingen University, Germany
Deadline: 2026-02-15 | Apply
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The professorship is embedded within the Excellence Cluster 'Machine Learning: New Perspectives for Science', which is now entering its second funding phase. The successful candidate is expected to have an established research profile in a core area of physics, as well as a strong track record in research questions related to machine learning and/or artificial intelligence. Core areas of physics include the structure of condensed matter (description of many-body systems), quantum physics (characterization of quantum states in many-body systems), and theoretical particle physics. In all of these areas, methodological development through machine learning is taking place — for example, in predicting the evolution of complex molecular systems over long timescales, investigating quantum mechanical effects in information processing within (quantum) neural networks, or in elementary particle physics at high-energy accelerators.Tenure-Track Position in Robotics, Computer Vision and Graphics
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Deadline: 2026-01-13 | Apply
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This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, which is in accordance with the Academic Faculty Agreement, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, starting as early as July 1st, 2026, in the area of Robotics, 3D Computer Vision and Computer Graphics; and with strong fundamentals in mathematical and geometric modeling. We value interdisciplinary research topics that span across areas, focus on real-world physical robotics and embodied computing. UofA has significant strength in ML/AI and collaborations between CS and Engineering on robotics and vision.Tenure-Track and Research Faculty Positions
The Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), Illinois
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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 (see additional information at 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.
,br>For Research Assistant Professor applicants: while we welcome applications from many areas of computer science, we will give preference to candidates working in the following areas:
- machine learning
- computer vision
- natural language processing and speech
- robotics
- computational biology
- algorithms and complexity theory
About TTIC
TTIC (www.ttic.edu) is a philanthropically endowed academic institute dedicated to fundamental research and graduate education in computer science. All TTIC faculty positions are supported by the endowment. TTIC has an accredited PhD program in computer science.
TTIC produces cutting-edge research and offers world-class graduate education. Our faculty routinely publish their results at top conferences and are recognized with distinctions such as the Sloan Research Fellowships, NSF CAREER Awards, Best Paper Awards, and the NAS Michael and Sheila Held Prize. TTIC research faculty alumni have an excellent employment track record (https://www.ttic.edu/faculty-alumni/).
Further, TTIC faculty members enjoy a uniquely light teaching load, which helps them focus on their research. TTIC has only PhD students, so all courses and activities are focused on advanced learning and research.
TTIC’s students have been recognized with fellowships (such as NSF, Google, and Microsoft), and have an excellent career track record, including post-docs and faculty positions at top universities and research positions at major industry labs (https://www.ttic.edu/student-alumni/).
Located on the University of Chicago campus, TTIC has strong ties to the University. In addition to having access to TTIC's excellent computing infrastructure, faculty members benefit from many of the University of Chicago's state-of-the-art facilities, as well as opportunities to collaborate with UChicago faculty and students.
TTIC faculty members frequently collaborate with colleagues from leading academic institutions around the world. Travel and visitor hosting are strongly supported. TTIC also typically hosts several workshops each year.
TTIC faculty and students enjoy the close proximity of Chicago’s vibrant urban environment with flourishing culture, business, and entertainment scenes.
We invite candidates with an outstanding academic record and passion for computer science research to join our world-class team of tenured/tenure-track and research faculty members (www.ttic.edu/faculty/).
Teaching Requirements
Tenured/tenure-track faculty teach one quarter per year. Research faculty have no teaching duties, but have the opportunity to teach and co-advise students.
Salary
The tenure-track faculty position is appointed on a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The budgeted salary range for this position varies by academic rank with the typical salary ranges as follows: $140,000 - $160,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $160,000 - $180,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $180,000 - $250,000 at the Full Professor level.
The research faculty position is appointed on a 9-month service basis paid over 12 months. The budgeted salary for this position is $110,000.
Benefits
Benefits at TTIC include medical PPO or HMO insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and dental and vision insurance through Principal (80% employer paid). TTIC also provides employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, transit and parking. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a gift of 3% of the employee’s annual salary and a contributory match of up to 5% of annual salary. Dependent benefits include generous college tuition benefits at any accredited college or university, as well as pre-kindergarten through high school tuition benefits.
Timeline
We will start reviewing applications in December 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Application Requirements
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- research statement
- teaching statement (optional for Research Assistant Professor applicants)
- names and contact information of at least three references
For the position of Research Assistant Professor (RAP), an option exists to apply for a joint program with the Simons Institute at Berkeley. For the joint program, please check the Simons Fellowship requirements (https://simons.berkeley.edu/research-fellowship-call-applications). Please note that the Simons Institute has a different deadline.
Where to Apply
Please apply here: https://ttic.edu/facultyapplication
Questions
recruiting@ttic.edu
Machine Learning - Open Rank Faculty
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Deadline: 2026-08-31 | Apply
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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.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.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 Researcher in AI & Mathematics
Caltech, Pasadena, CA
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The research group of Sergei Gukov at Caltech is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our new team. The selected candidate will contribute significantly to a focused research program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mathematics. This position involves applying machine learning tools, particularly reinforcement learning (RL), to address complex research-level mathematical problems and developing new algorithms for mathematical reasoning.Postdoc positions
ELLIS Institute Finland
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ELLIS Institute Finland is a newly established world-class research hub in AI and machine learning – and we are growing! We are now seeking postdoctoral researchers to join ELLIS Institute Finland and its wider research community. We welcome applications across all areas of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related fields. Your research can be theoretical, applied, or span both.Postdoctoral Fellowship - Mathematics for AI Safety
Fields Institute,Toronto, Canada
Deadline: 2026-01-31 | Apply
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Applications are invited for two-year Fields Postdoctoral Fellowship positions with the research program on Mathematics for AI Safety, a joint initiative of the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences and the Principles of Intelligence (PrincInt: https://princint.ai/), housed within the Fields Institute's Centre for Mathematical AI. The fellowships support research at the intersection of mathematics and AI safety, with a focus on developing rigorous mathematical foundations for AI interpretability. Research directions include mean field theories of deep learning, data attribution methods, renormalization group approaches to neural networks, learning-theoretic analysis of algorithms and geometric analysis of the learning landscape. Candidates are encouraged to interpret these subject areas broadly.Postdoc in Human-Computer Interaction with Explainable AI
The University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Deadline: 2026-02-01 | Apply
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We are seeking to recruit a postdoc within Human-Computer Interaction to work on an interdisciplinary project on Human-Centered Explainable Retrieval-Augmented LLMs funded by Independent Research Foundation Denmark, led by Isabelle Augenstein and Irina Shklovski. The postdoc’s duties will be to conduct research on user-centric RAG and information needs of people interacting with AI in collaboration with the project team. In addition to the PIs and the postdoc, the team also includes a PhD student as well as external collaborators, including in information retrieval.Other Academic Opportunities
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.Industry Opportunities
Senior Applied Scientist
Microsoft Applied Sciences Group, Seattle, Washington
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The Microsoft Applied Sciences Group incubates disruptive technologies for Microsoft’s next-gen hardware products and is working on several exciting projects that will shape how computers and other devices perceive the user and the user’s environment. Operating as a startup within the company, this team works closely with several research and product teams to bring compelling new experiences to the market. A lot of these experiences are powered by machine learning – and as part of this team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on almost every aspect of a machine learning project - from ideation to shipping. You will have the opportunity to turn ideas into reality with real-world impact at Microsoft scale. As an Senior Applied Scientist you will have the opportunity to design and lead the implementation of state-of-the-art language and multimodal models to transform the Windows experience. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with people at the forefront of their field from across the organization and see your ideas turn ideas into reality with real-world impact at Microsoft scale. This is a hands-on role.Principal Researcher
Microsoft Applied Sciences Group, Redmond, Washington
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The Microsoft Applied Sciences Group incubates disruptive technologies for Microsoft’s next-gen hardware products and is working on several exciting projects that will shape how computers and other devices perceive the user and the user’s environment. Operating as a startup within the company, this team works closely with several research and product teams to bring compelling new experiences to the market. A lot of these experiences are powered by machine learning – and as part of this team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on almost every aspect of a machine learning project - from ideation to shipping. You will have the opportunity to turn ideas into reality with real-world impact at Microsoft scale. As Principal Researcher you will have the opportunity to design and lead the implementation of state-of-the-art language and multimodal models to transform the Windows experience. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with people at the forefront of their field from across the organization and see your ideas turn ideas into reality with real-world impact at Microsoft scale. This is a hands-on role.Summer Research Fellowship
Principles of Intelligence (PIBBSS), London, UK
Deadline: 2026-01-16 | Apply
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We're excited to announce the 5th iteration of the PIBBSS Summer Research Fellowship program! Principles of Intelligence (PIBBSS) is a research initiative focused on supporting AI safety research that brings knowledge from less-explored fields and brings both knowledge and researchers to AI Alignment. In Summer 2026, our Fellowship will bring together researchers from a variety of fields. Over 3 months, Fellows will work on a project at the intersection of their field and AI safety, under the mentorship of experienced AI alignment researchers. The fellowship will be hosted in London. Our alumni have gone on to work in academia, AI Safety labs, UK AISI, or started independent research, among others.Quantitative Researcher
PDT Partners, New York, NY
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The PDT team - a quantitative investment manager - is hiring new or recent PhD graduates and experienced researchers (postdoctoral fellows, faculty, scientific lab, finance industry) to create and improve proprietary trading models and strategies while working closely with a deep bench of senior researchers. We have a successful record of hiring, challenging, and retaining talented researchers from diverse academic backgrounds. Individuals interested in conducting innovative research with real-world impact seem to enjoy and excel at the types of problems we like to solve. PDT Researchers work in small, nimble teams where merit and contribution, not seniority, drive the discussion. We strive to foster an intellectually challenging environment that encourages collaboration and innovative ideas. In our research-driven approach to the financial markets, our Chief Scientist oversees the group-wide research agenda, ensuring team members work on the most critical and interesting problems, with a focus on research rigor and standards. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.Summer 2026 Research Cycle
Frontier Development Lab (FDL)
Deadline: 2026-03-31 | Apply