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The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Department of Statistics at Harvard University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral fellow program in Computer Science.

Postdoctoral Fellowship on Theory for Society

The Theory for Society Project invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships to advance a multidisciplinary understanding of and response to fairness issues in online hiring platforms and other systems that rely on user-provided natural language input. A key aspect of concern is that members of different groups may use different language to describe the same work-relevant experiences and work-related requirements.

The duration of the postdoc is one year with the possibility of renewal. Postdoctoral fellows will receive a generous salary as well as an allocation for research and travel expenses.

Relevant areas of expertise include: algorithms and complexity, natural language processing, and knowledge of the algorithmic fairness literature.

The postdoc will be mentored by Prof. Cynthia Dwork.

(Please note that this postdoctoral fellowship is separate from the Theory for Society Project fellowship on a multidisciplinary understanding of fairness issues in algorithms, posted here). Applying to both positions is permitted. Please note that the listed start date is flexible.

The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the Computer Science Department, the Theory of Computation Group, and Theory for Society are dedicated to building a diverse community that is welcoming for everyone, regardless of disability, gender identity and expression, physical appearance, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Candidates are required to have a doctorate or terminal degree in Computer Science or a related area by the expected start date.

Relevant areas of expertise include: algorithms and complexity, natural language processing, and knowledge of the algorithmic fairness literature.

Required application documents include a cover letter, CV, a statement of research interests, and up to three representative papers. Candidates are also required to submit the names and contact information for at least three and up to five references, and the application is complete only when three letters have been submitted.

We encourage candidates to apply by December 1, 2022, but will continue to review applications until the positions are filled.

Allison Choat

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.