Postdoctoral Researcher in TAUR Lab: Join the TAUR Lab at NYU under PI Greg Durrett to engage in cutting-edge research in NLP and machine learning. Collaborate with a dynamic team, contribute to existing projects, and lead new initiatives that advance the field of AI.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- LLM Reasoning
- LLM Creativity
- Limitations of Current Scaling Paradigms
- AI for Science
Location
In-person at NYU’s Washington Square campus, New York City.
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- Strong publication record in NLP, ML, or related areas
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong engineering skills, including the modern LLM infrastructure stack
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will:
- Collaborate within the TAUR Lab to contribute to ongoing projects.
- Help lead new research initiatives.
- Produce impactful research published in papers, code releases, and blog posts.
- Work closely with PI Greg Durrett and PhD students to decide on specific project topics.
- Access compute resources, including NYU’s Torch and Greene clusters, cloud providers, and APIs for frontier models.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through Interfolio. Required documents include:
- Cover letter outlining interest and alignment with the role’s requirements
- Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications (link to webpage/Google Scholar accepted)
- Research statement summarizing past and current/future research interests
- List of three references capable of providing recommendation letters (letters not needed at the application stage)
Last Date for Application
Priority consideration: February 1, 2026.
Position open until filled.
For more information and to apply, visit: Interfolio Application
You can also email Greg Durrett your CV with the subject line “TAUR Postdoc 2026 Application” to be notified when the application is live.
