Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Science and Theory of Generative Modeling

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Science and Theory of Generative Modeling

Position:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Science and Theory of Generative Modeling

School:
Harvard John

A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area:
Computer Science

Position

Description:

The John

A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for two Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Assistant Professor Sitan Chen's research group, to work on topics in the science and theory of generative modeling, including (but not limited to): (1) diffusion language models, (2) reward tilting, (3) complexity of score estimation, and (4) sampling with advice.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates are required to have a doctorate or terminal degree in Computer Science or a related area by the expected start date.

Additional Qualifications:

Candidates are expected to have a strong background in the foundations of machine learning.

Special Instructions:
Required application documents include a cover letter, CV, a statement of research interests, and up to three representative papers. Candidates are also required to submit the names and contact information for at least three and up to five references, and the application is complete only when three letters have been submitted. We encourage candidates to apply by April 1, 2026, but will continue to review applications until the positions are filled.

Contact Information:
Allison Choat (Faculty Coordinator, Chen Group)

Contact Email: achoatvard.edu

Salary Range: $67,600 – $91,826 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References

Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Publication
• Publication 2
• Publication 3

Optional Documents

• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy