Postdoctoral Research Associate - School of Computer Science - LTI (cmu)

Job Description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Language Technologies Institute within the School of Computer Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on research topics related to enhancing Large-Language Models or AI agents (Chat-GPT, GPT4, and the likes) via alignment with human-valued principles and feedbacks, and addressing issues like hallucination, bias, domain mismatching and distribution shift with principled algorithmic solutions.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
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• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.  May also assist in grant writing.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies may be required depending on area and specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a creative, dedicated, driven team, in a collaborative environment committed to technical innovation, inclusion, and work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree
• Strong analytical, organization, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role's responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique key skills and the diverse perspectives you bring. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment means we also account for geographic differentials. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

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