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HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Zitnik Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02163, United States
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Harvard University
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TitleHMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Zitnik Lab
SchoolHarvard Medical School
Department/Area***
Position Description
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the
Zitnik lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston
Massachusetts. The work of the Zitnik lab is focused on
Artificial Intelligence for Medicine and Science.

The selected candidates will lead research in generative,
multimodal, and agentic AI, as well as foundation models,
with a focus on geometric deep learning, large-scale
knowledge graphs, and large language models. Fellows will
also have the opportunity to apply these methods to address
challenges in scientific discovery and precision medicine.

We seek highly-motivated applicants with background in one
or more of the following areas: agentic AI, geometric deep
learning, large-scale knowledge graphs, large language
models, multimodal learning, and generative AI. Successful
applicants will be strong technically as well as have an
inclination towards real-world problems. Ideal candidates will
have demonstrably strong research skills, evidenced by
multiple publications in top-tier machine learning or artificial
intelligence conferences and/or leading scientific journals.

Salary and Benefits
This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.
Basic Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as machine
    learning, computer science or closely related field.
    Excellent programming skills and practical
    experience with leading machine learning
    frameworks and modern AI environments, including
    multi-GPU model training and large-scale inference
    on dozens to hundreds GPUs, are required.
Additional Qualifications
Experience in applications of AI to biology and
medicine is a strong plus.
Special Instructions
The position is available immediately and can be renewed annually. Interested applicants should submit the following documents via email to Prof. Zitnik and use the subject line “Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Generative, Multimodal, and Agentic AI”:

  • Curriculum Vitae (include links to your academic webpage and GitHub repositories for methods you developed)
  • Three representative publications (preprints are acceptable)
  • Statement of research (two pages) describing prior research experience and future research plan
  • Contacts for three letters of recommendation (the letters will be solicited after the initial review)
We are currently reviewing applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early.

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy.
Contact Information
Heather Viana
10 Shattuck St.
Boston, MA 02115
Contact Emailheather_viana@hms.harvard.edu
Salary Range
Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post-PhD, can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.
Minimum Number of References Required
Maximum Number of References Allowed
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EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Supplemental Questions

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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Statement of Research
    4. Note
    Optional Documents
    1. Publication

    Job Location

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02163, United States

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