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Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Computer Science and/or Data Privacy in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Title Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Computer Science and/or Data Privacy
School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area Computer Science
Position Description
The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences ( SEAS ) seeks applicants for two postdoctoral fellow programs in Computer Science.
Theoretical Computer Science Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Harvard Theory of Computation Group seeks applicants for postdoctoral fellowships to work with individual faculty members on research in a variety of areas in theoretical computer science. The salary, length, and other terms of the fellowships will vary depending on the research projects and funding of individual faculty members. Applicants should list in their cover letter up to 3 faculty members that interest them most.
Data Privacy Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Harvard Privacy Tools Project, the OpenDP software project, and the Trustworthy AI Lab in the D^3 Institute invite applications for postdoctoral fellowships for tackling a range of data privacy issues using a variety of disciplinary methodologies. The salary, length, and other terms of the fellowships will vary depending on the research projects and funding of individual faculty members. Applicants should list in their cover letter up to 3 faculty members that interest them most.
The Theory of Computation Group, the Privacy Tools Project, OpenDP, and the Trustworthy AI Lab 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.
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
Special Instructions
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 January 10, 2024, but will continue to review applications until the positions are filled.
Contact Information
Allison Choat (for theoretical CS)
Lindsay Froess (for data privacy)
Contact Email achoat@g.harvard.edu; lfroess@g.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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