Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Psychology Position Description The Gershman lab at Harvard University is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to work on projects at the interface of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. This is a one-year position with possibility of renewal dependent upon job performance and continued availability of funding. The Department of Psychology sits within the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive, and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard’s mission. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our departmental diversity statement (https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/DIB-call-to-action) . Basic Qualifications PhD in Computer Science or related field required by the appointment start date. Candidates must have a strong background in neural network modeling. Additional Qualifications + Experience gathering and/or analyzing data + Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats + Ability to work in a positive and productive manner with a variety of diverse staff + Ability to prioritize work and coordinate research protocols with lab members + Excellent attention to detail and organization skills + Interest in learning and strengthening existing skillsets Special Instructions Please apply through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/) . Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists only. A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation will be required. Contact Information Dr. Samuel Gershman Northwest Laboratory 190.06 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact Email gershman@fas.harvard.edu Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Minimum Number of References Required 2 Maximum Number of References Allowed 3 Keywords learning; memory; biology Supplemental Questions