36.1057, Jobs: General Linguistics: Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Subject: 36.1057, Jobs: General Linguistics: Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Date: 26-Mar-2025
From: Jennifer Purdy [purdy at mit.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology


Job Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Other Specialties: statistics, computer science, data science,
operations research, neuroscience, cognitive sciences

Description:

The MIT Sloan School of Management, Department of Linguistics and
Philosophy, and Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing
(SERC) in the Schwarzman School of Computing are seeking to hire a
Postdoctoral Fellow to lead AI-driven approaches for the early
detection of Alzheimer’s disease. This presents an exciting
opportunity to work in the areas of AI, computing, data science, and
their societal applications in linguistics, and healthcare.
The appointment is for one year starting Fall 2025 (flexible start
date), with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The
Postdoctoral Fellow should expect to work from Cambridge, MA for the
duration of the appointment. The position is eligible for MIT
benefits.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD (expected or obtained) in statistics,
computer science, data science, operations research, linguistics,
neuroscience, cognitive sciences, or related disciplines.
Ideal candidates should have a strong background in data science,
theoretical linguistics, with proficiency in computing/data-science
and interest in healthcare, biomedical sciences.
Advanced training and demonstrated proficiency in quantitative
methods, data analyses, related areas and experience in theoretical
linguistics preferably syntax.
Proven record of academic excellence, research achievements and
publications.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be mentored by Professors Rahul Mazumder
(Sloan School of Management) and Suzanne Flynn (Linguistics) and will
also collaborate with other researchers of the broader SERC, and MIT
community.  Additionally, the selected candidate is expected to mentor
a group of undergraduate and graduate students as they broadly relate
to the project and the broader vision of SERC.
About Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC)
The Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) is
facilitating the development of responsible “habits of mind and
action” for those who create and deploy computing technologies and
foster the creation of technologies in the public interest. Through a
teaching, research and engagement framework, SERC is working to train
students, encourage research to assess the broad challenges and
opportunities associated with computing, and improve design, policy,
implementation, and impacts.
Supervision Received
The candidate will be mentored by Professors Rahul Mazumder and
Suzanne Flynn. This position requires ability to perform research with
minimal supervision.
Supervision Exercised
No direct reports.  Candidate is expected to lead the SERC working
group comprising of a few graduate and undergraduate students on
themes related to computing and society.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/165289
Application Instructions:
Please provide the following as compiled in one attachment:
Cover letter
CV
Research statement of primary research interests including ongoing and
planned projects (3 pages)
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three letters of
reference.
Priority review will be given to application materials submitted
through https://apply.interfolio.com/165289 by April 25, 2024.
Contact Information:
        Professor Suzanne Flynn
        Email: sflynn at mit.edu



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