Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science - Amin Lab

Harvard University - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cambridge, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science at Harvard's SEAS, under the mentorship of Prof. Nada Amin and Prof. Walter Fontana, focuses on developing innovative computational methods inspired by programming languages and the fields of chemistry, biology, and medicine. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative research, aiming to explore program synthesis and emergent computational phenomena.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research focusing on program synthesis and new computational models favoring emergence.
• Apply computational methods to inform applications within chemistry, biology, and medicine.
• Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the scientific discourse.

Requirements

• A PhD related to programming languages.
• Experience in programming language theory.
• Demonstrated track record in scientific research, evidenced through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in chemistry, biology, and medicine.
• Interest in applying programming language theory to chemistry, biology, and precision medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Possibility of renewal after the initial 1-year term