Stanford AI Lab Postdoctoral Fellows: The Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL) invites applications for the Stanford AI Lab Postdoctoral Fellows Program. This program aims to support outstanding candidates to engage in groundbreaking research alongside Stanford AI faculty, contributing to various innovative areas within artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
- Robotics
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Generative AI
- Reinforcement Learning
- Computer Vision
- Natural Language Processing
- Genomics
- Healthcare
- AI’s Societal Impact
- AI-Connected Cognitive and Neuroscience
Location:
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. before the start date of the fellowship.
- Research experience in relevant AI and machine learning areas.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Fellowship positions are funded for a duration of two years, with potential start dates between September 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with Stanford faculty, engage in meaningful research, and may have the chance to teach or co-teach courses during their appointment.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through the designated application portal (Google Account required for document upload). Alternatively, candidates may email their materials to sail-fellows-program@stanford.edu. Applications should include:
- A curriculum vitae with links to publications and developed software
- A brief (maximum 2 pages) research statement covering prior work and future research interests
- The names of 2 or more professors at SAIL with whom candidates wish to work
- Preferred start date
- Names and contact information of two references
Two reference letters must be sent directly by the recommenders via the provided reference form. If they cannot upload via Google, they may email the letters to sail-fellows-program@stanford.edu.
Last Date to Apply:
Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025. Early submission is encouraged for full consideration, but applications will be accepted beyond this date.
For further inquiries, please contact: sail-fellows-program@stanford.edu.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
