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.
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Faculty Opportunities
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
Postdoctoral Researcher in AI/ML with a focus on Natural Language Processing
Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
Deadline: 2026-05-31 | Apply
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The Ubiquitous Knowledge Processing (UKP) Lab at the Technical University of Darmstadt, led by Prof. Iryna Gurevych, is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in AI/ML with a focus on Natural Language Processing. The position is anchored in the ERC Advanced Grant InterText, whose vision is to advance the next generation of language technology built on the rich network of relationships between multimodal documents — moving beyond document-level AI/NLP toward models that read, reason, and act across collections of evidence.MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Deadline: 2026-05-15 | Apply
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We are willing to support a candidate with demonstrated experience in machine learning, who is eager and passionate about applying it to psychological science and able to work with a high degree of independence. Candidates with a PhD in computer science, data science, computational linguistics, or a PhD in psychology with a strong computational background are especially welcome. The project revolves around the development and validation of predictive models using language data applied to the psychological field. The project will (1) build on existing datasets already collected at i-psi-tec for validation purposes and (2) combine computational modelling with ecological momentary assessment methods, bridging the gap between data science and real-world clinical application, advancing personalized approaches to mental health assessment. We are also open to other proposals.Postdoc Position in NLP/CL
University of Technology Nuremberg, Germany
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The Natural Language Understanding Lab at UTN [1] in Nuremberg, Germany, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research position (A13/E13 on the German TV-L scale). The position is based in the Department Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence and will be available from 1 July 2026 for an initial period of three years. The position is part of an award-winning research group focusing on implicit and underspecified language, background knowledge in language understanding as well as biases in data, tasks and models. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their own research agenda, support ongoing research and teaching in the group, and collaborate with other groups at the university, including colleagues from the Department Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. Applicants should have a completed PhD in Natural Language Processing or Computational Linguistics as well as a track record of publications in *ACL venues, with a particular interest in semantics and/or pragmatics. They should be able to work in a team and communicate in English (German proficiency is not required).Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Statistics
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Maryland, United States
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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County(UMBC), invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship beginning in fall 2026, preferably with an interest or focus on statistical foundations of data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, theoretical statistics and probability, uncertainty quantification, or computational statistics. The appointment is for a fixed term, but renewable upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Candidates should have finished their Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, machine learning, or a related field before their appointment start date. Successful candidates are expected to conduct research, collaborate with faculty members, and apply for external funding. An option for teaching classes in addition to the above responsibilities also exists.Up to 2 positions as Research Associate / Postdoc - Continuous Learning and Bayesian Reasoning
TU Darmstadt, Germany
Deadline: 2026-06-14 | Apply
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You will work on projects in the field of adaptive intelligence and contribute to the development of sustainable and transparent AI systems. You will conduct research and publish your findings at renowned machine learning conferences. Furthermore, you will be expected to participate in teaching, support the group's leadership, supervise master's and doctoral students, and assist the group in securing funding . This position is designed to foster the careers of early-career researchers pursuing a career in academia.Other Academic Opportunities
Kempner AI Fellows Program
Kempner Institute at Harvard University, Allston, MA
Deadline: 2026-06-01 | Apply
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The Kempner AI Fellows Program is for bachelor’s or master’s recipients ready to contribute to ambitious AI/ML research. Fellows work with Kempner investigators on active projects spanning foundation models, AI systems, NeuroAI, computational neurobiology, and cellular and protein computational biology. The program is designed for early-career researchers with strong technical preparation in modern machine learning. Fellows deepen their research experience through hands-on work in collaborative scientific projects.Staff Scientist, AI and Machine Learning in Physics
Nikhef (National Institute for Subatomic Physics), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Deadline: 2026-05-20 | Apply
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The successful candidate will contribute to and lead research efforts in AI and ML for particle and astro-particle physics, and will play an important role in defining the research agenda of the group. The candidate is expected to supervise PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers within the AI/ML group, to deepen the impact of AI/ML in the Nikhef science programs through collaborative R&D efforts, and to advance the frontier of AI/ML in particle and astroparticle physics through participation in international collaborative efforts and policy initiatives. The candidate is expected to be proactive in the procurement of science funding on AI/ML related topics and to participate in the organization of AI/ML education and training for Nikhef scientists.Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree in physics, computer science or a closely related field, a demonstrated multi-year record of outstanding and impactful research in AI/ML for (astro)particle physics, and a track record of successful supervision of PhD candidates and postdocs. Applicants are expected to have proficient communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
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
Staff Scientist – Agents for Science
Argonne National Lab, Lemont, IL, USA
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This role is an opportunity to work at the frontier of agentic AI, foundation models, scientific workflows, and high-performance computing, and contribute to the Department of Energy’s Genesis mission. We are looking for a creative and collaborative staff scientist/engineer who wants to develop novel methods and systems for AI agents in scientific environments and deploy them at the scale required by real scientific challenges. You will join the AI group—a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and work alongside experts in AI, simulation, computer science, applied mathematics, and domain science.AI/Machine Learning Engineer
Argonne National Lab, Lemont, IL, USA
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This is an opportunity to work at the frontier of AI for science and the Department of Energy Genesis mission, where large-scale machine learning, scientific data, simulation, and leadership-class supercomputers come together to enable new modes of discovery. You will join the AI group - a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and work alongside experts in AI, simulation, computer science, applied mathematics, and domain science.If you are excited by building real systems, improving developer workflows, deploying services at scale, and supporting mission-driven research, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s leading computing environments.Staff Scientist – AI for Science
Argonne National Lab, Lemont, IL, USA
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You will join the AI group - a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and work alongside experts in AI, simulation, computer science, applied mathematics, and domain science. This role offers the chance to contribute both foundational advances and real-world scientific outcomes, with opportunities to publish in leading journals and conferences, engage with national and international collaborators, and influence the future of AI and HPC for scientific research.Staff Scientist – Post-Training and Reinforcement Learning for AI for Science
Argonne National Lab, Lemont, IL, USA
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The successful candidate will conduct research on methods that improve the usefulness, reliability, and scientific performance of large-scale AI models after pretraining, while also advancing the systems and software needed to run these methods efficiently on cutting-edge supercomputers and emerging AI platforms. This role offers the opportunity to contribute both fundamental advances in machine learning and high-impact scientific applications while working in a multidisciplinary environment with experts in AI, simulation, computer science, applied mathematics, and domain science.Senior Computer Vision and Machine Learning Research Scientist
Axon, Seattle, Washington, United States
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We are seeking a skilled and innovative Senior Research Scientist to join one of our AI teams focusing on computer vision and machine learning (CVML). As a research scientist at Axon you will play a crucial role in developing AI solutions that transform both the enterprise and public safety domains and support our company’s mission: accelerate justice, protect truth, and save lives. You will advance the state-of-the-art in CVML and multimodal technology and apply your research findings to create new responsible AI capabilities for Axon products. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers and cross-functional teams to train models and develop cutting-edge algorithms and solutions that enable intelligent perception and understanding of visual data.Senior Agentic AI Research Scientist
Axon, Seattle, Washington, United States
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We are seeking a skilled and innovative Senior AI Research Scientist to join a new team focusing on agentic video and multimodal reasoning systems. As a research scientist at Axon you will play a crucial role in developing AI solutions that transform both the enterprise and public safety domains and support our company’s mission: accelerate justice, protect truth, and save lives. You will advance the state-of-the-art in machine learning and multimodal technology and apply your research findings to create new responsible AI capabilities for Axon products. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers and cross-functional teams to train models and develop cutting-edge algorithms and solutions that enable intelligent perception and understanding of visual and multimodal data.Data Scientist II
Analytics Division of the Technology Department of the ACLU (New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, or Washington, DC)
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Reporting to the Data Science Manager — Algorithmic Justice Specialist and collaborating closely with our DevOps Engineering Team, Product Manager for Discovery, and Algorithmic Justice Fellow, the Data Scientist II, NLP Specialist, will support development and evaluation work for high-priority, carefully scoped projects using NLP to support the ACLU’s mission. In this role, the NLP Specialist will be responsible for evaluating proposed uses of generative AI and non-generative natural language AI systems, providing recommendations on whether AI tooling is appropriate or ill-suited for various tasks, and when appropriate, contributing to the development and implementation of AI-based solutions to support the organization’s mission.Glasswing Ventures Fellow
Glasswing Ventures, Boston, Mass., United States
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Glasswing invests at pre-seed and seed in AI-native enterprise software, cybersecurity, and frontier tech, including semiconductors and physics-adjacent deep tech. Deal Scouts source companies, run diligence, and sit in on investment discussions with the partners. Strong fit for IAIFI students who want to see how AI research translates into defensible companies. Unpaid externship or paid engagement available depending on scope!STEM Fellow (3 months to start; June 15-Sept. 15)
Anthropic, San Francisco, United States
Deadline: 2026-05-15 | Apply
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We're working toward an AI scientist — a system capable of the long-horizon reasoning and experimental judgment needed to push the scientific frontier. We believe frontier AI, developed safely, can meaningfully accelerate progress across science, engineering, and beyond. Getting there requires close collaboration with people who have spent years working in these domains. The Anthropic STEM Fellows Program brings students and experts from STEM domains into Anthropic for a few months to work alongside our research teams. Fellows pair deep domain expertise with our frontier models and internal tooling to evaluate, improve, and apply Claude's capabilities in their field. We're looking for Fellows across all different science and engineering domains. Prior machine learning experience is helpful but not required — scientific judgment and a willingness to learn quickly matter more.senior or mid-career researchers in articial intelligence, data science and computational sciences
The Paris Brain Institute, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-06-15 | Apply