Position Details
Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Differentially Private Learning and Replicability
School: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department: Area Computer Science
Position Description Cynthia Dwork Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science in Harvard SEAS Theory of Computation Group seeks applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship to conduct research in differentially private learning, its connections to replicability of algorithms and algorithmic fairness.
Basic Qualifications Candidates are required to have a doctorate or terminal degree in Computer Science or a related area by the expected start date.
Additional Qualifications A demonstrated interest in algorithmic fairness is desirable as well as a track record of publications in high-quality venues in the stated areas.
Special Instructions Required application documents include:
Candidates are also required to submit the names and contact information for at least two or up to three references.
We encourage candidates to apply by March 2, 2026, but will continue to review applications for up to 30 days from the date of posting.
Contact Information Allison Choat Faculty Coordinator Theory of Computation Group Contact Email: achoat@seas.harvard.edu
Salary Range $67,600 - $91,826 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training, or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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