Basis Postdoctoral Fellow: Join Basis Research Institute and Harvard University’s Amin Lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow in LLM-Based Reasoning and Planning. This collaborative fellowship aims to research and develop fundamental methods in AI to aid practitioners, including doctors and civic policymakers, in making informed decisions based on vast amounts of data.
Basis Postdoctoral Fellow — LLM-Based Reasoning and Planning
Designation
Basis Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
LLM-Based Reasoning and Planning
Location
Greater Boston area, with periodic travel to New York
Eligibility/Qualification
- Holders of a PhD related to programming languages, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or adjacent technical areas such as physics or mathematics
- Experience in machine learning, particularly with language models and reinforcement learning and planning
- Interest in end-user applications, especially in precision medicine or policymaking
- Demonstrated track record in scientific research evidenced through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, your responsibilities include:
- Conducting independent and collaborative research focusing on reasoning and language models
- Applying these methods to concrete applications within precision medicine or civic policymaking
- Disseminating research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences
- Engaging actively in knowledge transfer within Basis and Harvard, converting research into actionable insights and algorithms
- Providing mentorship to junior team members and contributing to the scientific discourse through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects
Role Details
- Full-time: Fixed duration of 1 to 2 years
- Location: Greater Boston area, with in-person position at Nada Amin’s lab and Basis; periodic travel to New York for events
- Salary: Competitive with leading postdoctoral fellowships
- Start date: Early spring to summer, exact date to be determined
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents to the official application portal:
- One-page motivation statement, including background, project idea, and alignment with Basis and Harvard
- CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Contact information for three references
- PDF format attachments Applications must be submitted by the Last Date for Apply.
Last Date for Apply
Exact date to be determined
Table:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Availability | 1 to 2 years |
| Eligibility | Holders of PhD related to programming languages, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or adjacent technical areas |
| Appointment | Full-time, fixed duration |
| Location | Greater Boston area, with periodic travel to New York |
| Salary | Competitive with leading postdoctoral fellowships |
| Start date | Early spring to summer, exact date to be determined |
