Postdoc in Theoretical Computer Science at Stanford

Stanford University Computer Science/Theory Lab/Stanford University Stanford, United States
Postdoctoral 19 Nov 2026

About the position

Position Description The Stanford Theory group invites applications for the Motwani Postdoctoral Fellowship. We seek postdoctoral applicants in theoretical computer science, broadly construed. Fellows will be mentored by faculty in the theory group at Stanford (theory.stanford.edu) and will have an opportunity to avail of a broad theory ecosystem spanning several departments at Stanford (CS, MS&E, Statistics, EE and Math). Positions are for one year with a possibility of renewal. Candidates are required to have a PhD in Computer Science or a related area by the start date. Applicants should upload their curriculum vitae and research statement, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be submitted online. In your application materials, please mention any specific faculty at Stanford you hope to work with. We encourage applicants to have their applications completed by November 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but review of applications will begin immediately after November 19.

Keywords

Computer Science Theory

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