Princeton University
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Princeton, NJ | United States
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Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Company: Princeton University
Description: The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a postdoctoral or more senior research position in Computational Cognitive Science, under the direction of Tom Griffiths. Ph.D. is required. Applicants should have a background in cognitive science or a related discipline such as computer science or psychology, with a research agenda focused on using mathematical, computational, and behavioral methods to understand the nature of intelligence. Specific research areas of interest include applications of large language models in cognitive science and use of Bayesian methods and metalearning to understand human cognition and AI systems. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant's previous accomplishments and their fit with ongoing research projects. Apply at and submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and a description of research interests and possible future directions in the lab (not to exceed one page). Contact information for three referees, who will be asked to comment specifically on your qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2024. This is a one-year appointment with possibility of renewal. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2024. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.
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About Princeton University
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.
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