Postdoctoral Research Associate
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 24, 2024
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Company: Princeton University
Description: The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a postdoctoral or more senior research position in Computational Cognitive Science, under the direction of Tom Griffiths. Ph.D. is required. Applicants should have a background in cognitive science or a related discipline such as computer science or psychology, with a research agenda focused on using mathematical, computational, and behavioral methods to understand the nature of intelligence. Specific research areas of interest include applications of large language models in cognitive science and use of Bayesian methods and metalearning to understand human cognition and AI systems. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant's previous accomplishments and their fit with ongoing research projects. Apply at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/33061 and submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and a description of research interests and possible future directions in the lab (not to exceed one page). Contact information for three referees, who will be asked to comment specifically on your qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2024. This is a one-year appointment with possibility of renewal. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2024. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.
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