Summary
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking exceptional Postdoctoral Associates. This endowed center is dedicated to creating theoretical, computational, and algorithmic paradigms to understand life’s programs across all scales. Successful candidates will develop novel computational and algorithmic methods, focusing on the mathematical foundations suitable for biological applications.
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Statistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Computational Biology
- Algorithm Development for Biomedical Research
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, United States of America
Eligibility/Qualification
- Ph.D. (expected or obtained) in Computer Science, Engineering, (Bio)Statistics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively describe scientific material to both specialized and lay audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment and commitment to participating in Schmidt Center activities.
- Experience in AI or related fields is critical. Prior exposure to biology or medicine is advantageous but not required.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for:
- Developing novel computational and algorithmic methods.
- Focusing on the mathematical foundations of algorithms most suitable for biological applications.
- Independently choosing computational and biomedical mentors from Broad-, MIT-, or Harvard-affiliated faculty.
- Contributing to the mission of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center to advance the understanding of biological programs from proteins to organisms.
This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year based on satisfactory performance. The Broad Institute offers visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
How to Apply
For full consideration, candidates must submit the following documents online:
- Cover Letter: May include potential avenues of collaboration and supervision by Broad-, MIT-, or Harvard-affiliated faculty.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement: Up to three pages, including references. This can focus on research thus far and need not be biomedical in nature.
- Three Reference Letters: To be submitted online directly by the reference writers.
Questions may be directed to ewsc-postdocs@broadinstitute.org.
Last Date for Apply
Application review will begin on a rolling basis after December 22, 2026.
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