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Postdoctoral Associate in AI, Applied Statistics, and Political Methodology Massachusetts Institute of Technology in United States

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Full-time postdoctoral associate position with a stated annual pay range of $73,308 to $90,000. Visa sponsorship is available. The one-year appointment is renewable based on performance and funding. If an Employer of Record or local employing entity is used, the appointment may not be eligible for MIT's complete benefits package; benefits would instead be provided through that entity.

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Computer Science
Political Science
Causal Inference
Econometric
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About this position

The Department of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with affiliation to the Statistics and Data Science Center, is seeking a postdoctoral associate working at the intersection of AI, applied statistics, and political methodology.

The postdoctoral researcher will work with Professor Egami on several methodological projects, including the development and application of AI for the social sciences and research on causal inference. The role is designed for a researcher interested in advancing rigorous methods and applying them to substantive questions in the social sciences.

In addition to collaborative methodological projects, the position offers scope for independent research aligned with the candidate’s research interests and background. The research environment brings together political science, statistics, data science, and computational expertise within MIT’s academic community.

The position is based in person on the MIT campus and is offered as a one-year appointment, renewable subject to performance and funding.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral associate position with a stated annual pay range of $73,308 to $90,000. Visa sponsorship is available. The one-year appointment is renewable based on performance and funding. If an Employer of Record or local employing entity is used, the appointment may not be eligible for MIT's complete benefits package; benefits would instead be provided through that entity.

What's required

Ph.D. by May 2027 in political science, statistics, computer science, or a related program. Candidates are preferred to have demonstrated skills in AI, methodological areas, and their application to the social sciences. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, graduate school transcripts, and a two-to-four-page research statement in a single PDF, plus two confidential letters of recommendation sent directly by referees to Professor Egami. The position is in-person on the MIT campus.

How to apply

Apply through the MIT Careers posting using the Apply Now option. Submit a single PDF containing the cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, and two-to-four-page research statement, and arrange for two referees to email confidential recommendation letters directly to Professor Egami at [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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