Postdoctoral Associate in AI for Social Sciences and Causal Inference

Position Description

Professor Naoki Egami at MIT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the area of AI for the social sciences and/or causal inference. Naoki Egami is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and faculty affiliate of the Statistics and Data Science Center at MIT.

The anticipated start date is July 2027, with flexibility for an earlier or later start by mutual agreement. The position is for a one-year term, renewable based on performance and funding. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Department of Political Science and the Statistics and Data Science Center at MIT. You can apply at this link (https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=35147&localeCode=en-us).

Job Description: The Postdoctoral Associate will work with Professor Egami on a number of methodological projects, primarily in the area of AI for the social sciences and/or causal inference. For example, projects in AI for the social sciences may include developing and evaluating multi-agent systems, as well as developing statistical methods to analyze AI-generated data with formal inferential guarantees.

The position also offers the opportunity to engage in independent research projects aligned with the candidate's research interests and background.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in political science, computer science, statistics, economics or a related program by the start of the appointment. Significant programming experience and proficiency in R or Python are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated skills in AI, statistical theory and methodology, and/or causal inference. Demonstrated research expertise to develop and evaluate multi-agent AI systems is highly valued but is not required.

Applications:

Applications should include (as a single PDF) a cover letter, CV, graduate school transcripts, and a two-to-four page research statement. The application should be submitted at the following link (https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=35147&localeCode=en-us). Two letters of recommendation are required, and applicants should ask their referees to send the confidential letters directly to Professor Naoki Egami at egami@mit.edu with the subject line: "[Applicant Name] Recommendation Letter for Postdoctoral Position in 2027". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the review process will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive with applicable MIT benefits in accordance with university guidelines. Visa support is available for this position. The position is in-person and based on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For inquiries about the position, please contact Professor Naoki Egami at egami@mit.edu with the subject line: "Postdoctoral Position in 2027."

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights.
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.