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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Resilient Artificial Intelligence Northeastern University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50, with starting salary dependent on education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons. Benefit-eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits.
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United States
University
Northeastern University
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About this position
Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Professor Francesco Restuccia’s research team in Boston, Massachusetts. The position focuses on theoretical and applied research in resilient artificial intelligence.
The successful researcher will investigate cutting-edge topics including adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection, contributing to the development of robust and dependable AI and machine learning systems. The role provides scientific and technical leadership across the research program within Professor Restuccia’s group.
Responsibilities include designing and conducting research, establishing standards for resilient AI projects, publishing findings, pursuing new grants, developing project budgets, and supporting the management of professional and technical staff. The postdoctoral researcher will also interview, hire, and manage staff and supervise students, offering opportunities to develop research leadership and mentoring experience.
The position is based within Northeastern’s research environment, a global R1 university that emphasizes interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented research and collaboration across academic, government, and industry sectors.
Funding details
The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50, with starting salary dependent on education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons. Benefit-eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a similar field, have at least one first- or second-author publication in a top-tier AI/ML venue or demonstrate strong AI/ML research contributions, and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Desired qualifications include experience in resilient AI, particularly adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection; at least six first- or second-author publications in listed top-tier AI venues, including three first-author publications; proposal-writing experience; and demonstrated leadership skills.
How to apply
Apply through the Northeastern University careers website. Submit a cover letter, detailed CV, three representative scientific publications, and the names and contact information of at least three references.
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