Postdoctoral Fellow in Neural Computation: The Simons Collaboration is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to engage in pioneering research in artificial intelligence under the guidance of PI Miranda C. N. Cheng at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.
Postdoctoral Fellow at the Simons Collaboration on the Physics of Learning and Neural Computation
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department/Location | Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge |
| Salary | £37,694 – £46,049 |
| Reference | LE48106 |
| Category | Research |
| Published | 1 December 2025 |
| Closing Date | 15 January 2026 |
Research Area
- Artificial Intelligence
- Theoretical Physics
- Mathematics
- Machine Learning
Location
University of Cambridge, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- Ph.D. (or near completion) in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong research track record, ideally with experience spanning theoretical physics, mathematics, and machine learning.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and conduct individual and collaborative research objectives and proposals.
- Plan and manage their own research and administrative tasks, with guidance as needed.
- Communicate technical material effectively and foster internal and external relationships.
- Assist in supervising student projects and delivering seminars related to the research area.
- Participate in collaboration-wide activities and potential research visits.
How to Apply
- Click the ‘Apply’ button on the application portal to register an account.
- Submit a full curriculum vitae and a detailed description of your recent research (not exceeding three pages).
- Include the contact email addresses of two academic referees.
- Ensure referees are available during the selection process as they will be contacted for references.
Last Date for Apply
15 January 2026
For any queries regarding the application process, please contact LE48106@maths.cam.ac.uk. Informal inquiries can be directed to miranda.cheng.w@gmail.com. The University encourages applications from all sections of society and supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
