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
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
Undergraduate Summer Internship Program in AI/ML Research & Engineering
Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence (Harvard University) Cambridge, MA
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Our 10-week summer internship in AI/ML research & engineering offers current undergraduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research community. Applications for Summer 2026 are now open. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.Academic Opportunities
Faculty Opportunities
Two Tenure-Track Hi! PARIS Chairs in Robotics & AI
ENSTA, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-04-17 | Apply
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We are pleased to announce two tenure-track faculty positions in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at ENSTA, located on the Paris-Saclay campus. Each selected candidate will hold a prestigious Hi! PARIS Chair, awarded following evaluation by an international scientific advisory board. These Chairs come with competitive hiring packages, dedicated funding for three years, and access to world-class computational and experimental resources. The recruited faculty members will work at the U2IS Laboratory (Unité d’Informatique et d’Ingénierie des Systèmes), which is recognized for its strong research record in human-robot interaction, computer vision, autonomous systems, and learning-based robotics. Start date: September 2026Junior Professor of Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
The University of Bayreuth, Germany
Deadline: 2026-04-12 | Apply
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We are looking for people of international visibility to strengthen the Computer Science Department with independent research and teaching profiles in the field of Foundations of Artificial Intelligence. The field of Artificial Intelligence is broadly construed here, with subfields such as Deep Learning, Causal AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative Models, World Models, (Neuro-)Symbolic AI, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Planning and Search, Agentic AI, Embodied AI, and Reinforcement Learning. The successful candidate will not only enrich the Computer Science Department; but also foster cooperation in research and teaching with related disciplines.University Professorship in Intelligent Systems
Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
Deadline: 2026-04-30 | Apply
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Leibniz University Hannover invites outstanding researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to apply for the following professorship. We are seeking a distinguished individual with a scientific background representing Leibniz University and the L3S AI Research Center in at least one of the following key areas of AI: Embodied AI, Neurosymbolic AI, Agentic AI, Trustworthy AI, or Generative AI, thereby further strengthening Hannover as an AI hub.Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - US tenure track, The Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Monash University
Deadline: 2026-04-26 | Apply
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The Faculty of Engineering – Joint Departments of Electrical & Computer Systems Engineering and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer with expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, mechatronics, advanced sensing & control, advanced/additive manufacturing, automation, or biomedical engineering. We are looking for a candidate who will establish and lead a strong research program in these areas, driving innovations in core enabling technologies that underpin a wide range of real-world applications, including autonomous vehicles, robotic manipulation, assistive technologies, robot learning, physical AI, defence, aerospace, human-centered technologies, healthcare, soft robotics, and next-generation intelligent machines.Academic Director of the UCD AI Institute and Professor of Artificial Intelligence
University College Dublin, Ireland
Deadline: 2026-03-27 | Apply
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UCD now seeks to appoint an Academic Director of the UCD AI Institute and Professor of Artificial Intelligence. This is an opportunity for an internationally recognised academic leader with a proven record of leading cross-disciplinary initiatives at scale. The successful candidate will bring a distinguished research and teaching profile in AI, from any disciplinary perspective, and will shape the Institute through transformative leadership, fostering a vibrant research culture, innovative curricula, and success in securing prestigious national and international funding.Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physics and Artificial Intelligence
École Polytechnique, France
Deadline: 2026-03-27 | Apply
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École Polytechnique, commonly known as “l'X”, is a world-class higher education and research institution. Supervised by the French Ministry of the Defence, École Polytechnique is a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris alongside five other institutions: ENSTA, ENPC, ENSAE, Télécom Paris, and Télécom Sud Paris. Highly international, École Polytechnique combines research, education, and innovation at the highest scientific and technological levels. With its 23 laboratories—22 of which are joint research units with the CNRS (French national center for research)—its research center works at the frontiers of knowledge on major interdisciplinary scientific, technological, and societal challenges.Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Computer Science
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry, UK
Deadline: 2026-03-29 | Apply
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The Department of Computer Science is seeking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and supportive team, contributing significantly to our research, teaching, and impact activities. This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful Computer Science departments and be part of an exciting time of growth in the Department. We are looking for outstanding candidates, pursuing theoretical and/or experimental research.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
AI/ Data engineer openings (AI for Bio)
Janelia research, Washington, DC, USA
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Janelia research is looking for candidates (Masters, PhD, Postdoc levels) who are interested in Data/AI engineer positions. Janelia is a research institute in Washington DC, USA - working on various bio-science projects with major focus on imaging and neuroscience. Note: Visa sponsorship is available for qualifying candidates applying from outside USA too. Please look into various open positions in the link given below and if anyone is interested feel free to contact Anirudha Kemtur at kemtura@hhmi.org/or on Linkedin.AI Fellows at PSL University - 10 positions
Paris Sciences et Lettres University, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-04-12 (1:00pm Paris time) | Apply
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Located in the heart of Paris, Université PSL combines excellence and diversity to foster dialogue across all fields of knowledge and creation in sciences, economics and social sciences, humanities, engineering, and arts. With 17,000 students and 4,500 faculty members, Paris Sciences & Lettres is comparable to the world's leading universities. It prioritizes capacity for action over mere size.10 positions of AI Fellow at Paris Sciences et Lettres University.Minimal education level: PhD. - Required field(s) of studies: Core areas of AI (mathematics or computer science) or application areas (physics, astrophysics, chemistry, life sciences, cognitive sciences, etc.)
Minimum level of experience required: post-doctoral fellow
Language requirements: English, C1-C2 CECRL level
Research Associate in Topological Deep Learning for AI4Science
Circle Group, Department of Computing, Imperial College London, London, UK
Deadline: 2026-03-30 | Apply
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The CIRCLE group at Imperial is seeking highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associates (PostDocs), who have demonstrated competence in conducting cutting-edge research. The positions are fully funded in the context of Prof. Birdal’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, and focus on the design, development, and application of topological and geometric machine learning techniques, with a view to solving complex problems in areas ranging from 3D generative models to modelling molecules and physical systems. Successful candidates will be involved in projects exploring novel ways to incorporate topological structures into deep learning pipelines, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical applications. To this end, the project integrates state-of-the-art knowledge from different disciplines such as algebraic topology, differential geometry, machine learning, and computer vision.Mila Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Foundations of ML in Society
Mila - Québec AI Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Deadline: 2026-04-15 | Apply
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Looking for a postdoc to join Matt Kusner's group at Mila - Québec AI Institute to work on the theoretical foundations of machine learning in society. For more details on research directions please see this course: https://foundations-of-ml-in-society-2026.notion.site/ The post holder will join Mila (https://mila.quebec/en) and have the opportunity to collaborate with other faculty and students at the institute.Postdoc Position in Machine Learning and Robotics
KU Leuven, Belgium
Deadline: 2026-04-15 | Apply
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KU Leuven’s robot-learning group is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to work on problems at the intersection of machine learning and robotics, of a nature similar to recent publications of the group. KU Leuven is Belgium’s largest university and a leading higher education and research institution, ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Machine Learning for CoCreativity in Remote Operations
Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet), Oslo, Norway
Deadline: 2026-03-31 | Apply
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A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is available at Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet). The position is part of MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity, which is a Norwegian AI centre funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) (2025-2030). It comprises more than 200 faculty members from many higher education institutions in Norway, in collaboration with numerous public and private sector partners. The primary objective of MishMash is to create, explore, and reflect on AI for, through, and in creative practices. MishMash researchers will investigate AI’s impact on creative processes, develop innovative CoCreative AI systems and educational strategies, and address AI’s ethical, cultural, legal, and societal implications in creative domains. See MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity | A Norwegian AI Centre funded by the Research Council of Norway (2025-2030) for more information.Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in foundations and algorithm design for Machine Learning
SURE-AI, Oslo, Norway
Deadline: 2026-03-31 | Apply
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A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is available at Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet), within the Department of Signal and Information Processing for Intelligent Systems (SIGIPRO). This position is part of the National Norwegian Centre for Sustainable, Risk-averse and Ethical AI (SURE-AI), funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) (2025-2030), coordinated by Simula Research Laboratory (Simula). Simula is a leading Norwegian research institute known for its excellence in cutting-edge ICT with a strong track record of top evaluations, active international collaborations, and successful in significant funding initiatives, including European and National RCN grants. SimulaMet is a research centre jointly owned by Simula and Oslo Metropolitan University. It is the home of Simula’s research activities on networks and communications, artificial intelligence and IT management, and it is OsloMet’s strategic partner in digital engineering. SimulaMet supports talent development through PhD and postdoctoral programs and provides valuable research infrastructure, such as the national HPC facility, eX3, and network testbeds.Other Academic Opportunities
AI Sentience Scholars program (8-10 scholars)
Neuromatch (primarily operates online and registered in Beaverton, OR and Los Angeles, CA)
Deadline: 2026-04-28 | Apply
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Applications are open for the AI Sentience Scholars program by Neuromatch — a 6-month, part-time, remote mentored research experience for Master's students and early postdocs. Work on frontier questions about AI, consciousness, and ethics, with leading researchers in the field. Stipend and research funding included. Learn more: neuromatch.io/ai-sentience-scholars. We're also hosting a free application webinar on 1 April (16:00 UTC), for prospective applicants to learn more about the program and ask questions. We strongly encourage interested candidates to attend before applying. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z9g1Ut7DQM6N3asbVO97aw#/registrationUniversity Assistant (Pre-Doc)
The Institute of Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology at Vienna University of Technology (Technische Universität Wien), Vienna, Austria
Deadline: 2026-03-26 | Apply
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The Institute for Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology , in the research area of Computer Vision, is seeking to fill a position as a University Assistant (Pre-Doc), expected to start in April 2026 (30 hours per week, limited to approximately 4 years) with the following responsibilities. Your tasks:-Participation in research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
-Student supervision
-Research and project activities
-Deepening scientific knowledge
-Writing a dissertation and publications
-Participation in scientific events
-Assistance with organizational and administrative tasks.
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
JUNIOR GROUP LEADERS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE
The Paris Brain Institute, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-04-26 | Apply
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As part of his strategic development in AI, data science and computational science, the Paris Brain Institute has opened a call for Junior group leaders.This junior call corresponds to a formal recruitment procedure. The Junior Group Leader will be recruited for five years, as a principal investigator, with a competitive salary. They will be awarded an attractive start-up package for kick-starting their group. For more details, please refer to the call content and application platform: https://institut-du-cerveau.wiin.io/en/applications/call-for-juniorgroupleaders. Application deadline for Junior Group Leaders: April 26th, 2026, 23h59 CET.SENIOR OR MID-CAREER RESEARCHERS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DATA SCIENCE AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES
The Paris Brain Institute, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-06-15 | Apply
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The Paris Brain Institute (https://parisbraininstitute.org/) invites expressions of interest from internationally recognized senior and mid-career researchers in the fields of AI, data science and computational sciences to address key challenges in brain health and neuroscience. This expression of interest is part of a strategic effort to anticipate future recruitment opportunities and shape a future recruitment call. The Institute is currently exploring the launch of a formal recruitment call in Fall 2026, with potential appointments starting in Fall 2027. The potential offer could typically comprise a “Director of Research” position at CNRS, subject to institutional approval and competitive recruitment procedures, together with a competitive salary complement, and an attractive start-up package to enable the development of a new research team. The application is a lightweight process: please submit a full academic CV and a 1-page letter describing your interest in joining the Paris Brain Institute and your overall research vision through the platform. All submissions will be treated confidentially. Application deadline: Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than June 15th, 2026, 23h59 CET. Earlier submissions are highly encouraged as reviewing will be performed on a rolling basis.Various Open Roles (including contract and long-term)
Principles of Intelligence
Deadline: 2026-03-25 | Apply
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Explore opportunities with Principles of Intelligence and affiliates, including the PIBBSS fellowship and the Ambitious Mechanistic Interpretability (AMI) research division. This includes contract and long-term roles.Research Scientist (Group Leader) in AI for sustainability F/M
Idiap Research Institute, Switzerland
Deadline: 2026-03-31 | Apply
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The Idiap Research Institute is looking for a Research Scientist to conduct research in AI for sustainability and leverage the potential of AI in the specific context of Valais – a Swiss alpine region known for its natural resources and local economic activity. The position has a level of responsibility of an early career independent group leader. While we envision this role to be full-time, we are open to exploring flexible working arrangements. Additional information: Start date: July 2026 or as soon as possible. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted before the end of March. Screening of applications will commence in April. Your application should include a full CV (including a list of publications and externally funded projects), a research statement, and the names and contact emails of three references.Research Scientist (Group Leader) in Foundational Machine Learning F/M
The Idiap Research Institute, Martigny, Switzerland
Deadline: 2026-03-31 | Apply
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The Idiap Research Institute is looking for a Research Scientist to conduct research in foundational machine learning, who would be interested in translating these advances into impactful solutions across application domains or data modalities (e.g. language, vision, audio, video, graphs, time-series). The position has a level of responsibility of an early career independent group leader. While we envision this role to be full-time, we are open to exploring flexible working arrangements. Additional information: Start date: July 2026 or as soon as possible. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted before the end of March. Screening of applications will commence in April. Your application should include a full CV (including a list of publications and externally funded projects), a research statement, and the names and contact emails of three references.Technical Staff - Symbolic Reasoning
Ndea (Remote Work)
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Ndea is building AI systems where symbolic reasoning and guided search are core capabilities. We're hiring hands-on researcher/engineers to join our talent-dense program synthesis team to design symbolic methods that enable reliable compositional problem solving. This is a build-focused role at the leading edge of neuro-symbolic AI, building the symbolic foundations that make learned systems precise, interpretable, and scalable.Technical Staff - Search Guidance
Ndea (Remote Work)
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Ndea is building AGI systems that depend on search guidance. We're hiring hands-on researchers/engineers to drive our deep learning effort in search guidance, training models to make structured search more efficient and reliable. This is a high-ownership role for someone who wants to operate at the leading edge of neuro-symbolic AI, designing, implementing, and validating new approaches in code.ML Engineer
Pruna AI, Munich / Hybrid
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As an ML Engineer at Pruna AI, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application. Your mission is to identify the most promising AI models released by the community and industry, apply a combination of internal and external efficiency methods and to make them more efficient, and deploy them to be used by end users.You’ll be at the forefront of operationalizing our research, ensuring that users can benefit from state-of-the-art models without the heavy costs of deployment. This is a hands-on role combining deep ML expertise with practical engineering skills.
Summer 2026 Internship Opportunity in Agentic AI for HPC – NERSC/Lawrence Berkeley Lab
NERSC (National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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High performance computing environments are increasingly complex, and scientific AI workloads demand faster, more reliable operations support. This internship project will design and prototype agentic AI capabilities that improve HPC operational efficiency at NERSC, including natural-language interfaces for operational data, intelligent assistance for troubleshooting and incident triage, and automated synthesis of system-health and performance insights. This work will support the HPC ecosystem that underpins the DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science workloads.The program is open to graduate students and undergraduate juniors/seniors. Applicants apply directly to project mentors — so if you're interested in the agentic AI project, feel free to reach out or apply through the provided link.Junior Group Leaders in AI and data science
The Paris Brain Institute, France
Deadline: 2026-04-26 | Apply
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The Paris Brain Institute seeks to recruit Junior Group Leaders in the fields of AI, data science and computational sciences to address key challenges in brain health and neuroscience. The Junior Group Leader will be recruited for five years, as a principal investigator, with a competitive salary. They will be awarded an attractive start-up package for kick-starting their group.Summer 2026 Research Cycle
Frontier Development Lab (FDL)
Deadline: 2026-03-31 | Apply