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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering MIT in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

not provided

Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

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United States

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Keywords

Computer Science
Machine Learning
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Algorithm Design
Artificial Intelligence
Design Engineering
Computer-aided Design
Generative Modeling
Team Collaboration
Technical Engineering
Research Synthesis
Applied Mathematic

About this position


Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE , Mechanical Engineering , to perform cutting-edge research on projects centered around machine learning models for Computer Aided Design and Engineering Design in the Design Computation and Digital Engineering (DeCoDE) laboratory at MIT under the guidance of Dr. Faez Ahmed (https://decode.mit.edu ). Will be responsible for researching, designing, and developing novel methods and algorithms for applications in the Engineering Design domain; demonstrating a commitment to deliver results; working on research proposals; and working in a team environment.


Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Ph.D. in computer science, mechanical engineering, applied math, or related field with significant research experience in machine-learning/AI algorithm development, specifically in deep generative models and/or graph neural networks. Domain knowledge of Mechanical Engineering problems is not required. The ability to transfer your knowledge to Engineering problems is however expected.

Please submit a single pdf with the following: cover letter specifying relevant qualifications, current research interests, and expertise; CV, statement of proposed research; this one-page statement should discuss novel research directions that the Postdoctoral Associate would like to initiate at the DeCoDE lab which align with the applicant’s expertise, and one peer-reviewed publication. Additionally, three letters of reference, including contact information, will be required during the interview process.

10/20/2025


What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer science, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field. Significant research experience in machine learning or AI algorithm development is required, specifically in deep generative models and/or graph neural networks. Domain knowledge of mechanical engineering problems is not required, but the ability to transfer knowledge to engineering problems is expected. Application materials include a cover letter, CV, statement of proposed research, and one peer-reviewed publication. Three letters of reference will be required during the interview process.

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