Post Doctoral Associate

Post Doctoral Associate – Empirical Approaches to Legal Interpretation

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Georgetown University:
Main Campus:
Tech & Society Initiative

Location: Main Campus

Open Date: Jul 07, 2025

The Georgetown Initiative on Technology and Society is seeking a Postdoctoral Fritz Research Fellow to conduct research in Washington, DC in the emerging area of empirical approaches to legal interpretation (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for examples of interdisciplinary research in this space).

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or a related field who bring expertise in linguistic and/or computational methodologies that can apply to the study of legal interpretation. The postdoc will lead collaborative research initiatives with deliverables such as datasets, software, scholarly publications and public-facing contributions. The position will be housed in the research group of Prof.

Nathan Schneider under the Departments of Computer Science and Linguistics, with additional mentorship by Prof. Kevin Tobia (GU Law Center); the fellow will be an active member of the intellectual life of the lab, the Tech and Society community, and the broader university. Synergistic professional development opportunities may include co-mentorship of research students in the lab and co-development of grant proposals.

Along with mentored research, this fellow will join a cohort of Fritz Family Fellows ranging from undergraduate students through postdoctoral fellows. Each fellow will be working on a different project co‑designed and mentored by faculty from at least two different parts of the campus. Ultimately, the Fritz Family Fellowship aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders with expertise in the social impacts of technology, and build a network of public interest technologists who learn from and support each other’s work.

This position will encompass only research.

The Fellowship is for one academic year and summer (August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026). Fellows will receive a stipend (range $70,000 - $90,000) and a $5,000 research fund plus health insurance coverage and will be provided working space. This is an in‑person position in Washington, DC.

• Cover Letter indicating interest in and fit for the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Illustrative publication(s)
• Link for Git Hub profile if applicable
• At least one letter of reference from an academic mentor

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GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.