Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Students: Prof. Marinka Zitnik at Harvard University is inviting applications for multiple Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Research Associate positions. The focus is on advancing the Therapeutics Commons, a global open-science initiative aimed at integrating AI into various therapeutic modalities and drug discovery stages. The initiative seeks exceptional candidates in machine learning, data science, and AI community management to contribute to groundbreaking research in molecular drug design and clinical drug development.
Table: Position Details
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Students | AI & Therapeutics | Harvard University | Ph.D. in computer science or related field; exceptional candidates with Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees considered. Strong programming skills and practical experience in leading deep learning frameworks. Experience in AI applications to drug development is a plus. |
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Students in AI & Therapeutics
Selected candidates will lead research in foundation models, large-scale knowledge graphs, multimodal learning, and generative AI. Emphasis on creating universal benchmarks, developing efficient AI agents, and establishing data and evaluation hubs. The role includes educational and outreach initiatives to ensure responsible and ethical AI use in drug development. Positions are available immediately and can be renewed annually.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email to Prof. Zitnik with the subject line “Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Students in AI & Therapeutics”:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Links to GitHub repositories, data/model hubs, and/or open-science initiatives
- Two representative publications (preprints are acceptable)
- Statement of research (max three pages) detailing current and future research plans and expected contributions to the Therapeutics Commons
- Three letters of recommendation (will be solicited after the initial review)
Applications are currently under review, and early submissions are encouraged.
Last Date for Apply:
Ongoing – Apply early to be considered promptly.
Advisor: Prof. Marinka Zitnik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School, with affiliations at the Kempner Institute, Broad Institute, and Harvard Data Science. Her research, recognized with numerous awards, focuses on machine learning informed by geometry, structure, and symmetry to advance medical solutions. Dr. Zitnik is an ELLIS Scholar, a member of NASA’s Space Biology Science Working Group, and the recipient of the 2022 Young Mentor Award at Harvard Medical School.
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