Postdoctoral Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate will work in the Department of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and will be a faculty affiliate of the Statistics and Data Science Center. The role focuses on AI, applied statistics, and political methodology. The associate will work with Professor Egami on methodological projects, including AI for the social sciences and causal inference, and may pursue independent research aligned with their interests and background. The position is based in person on the MIT campus and is for a one-year term, renewable based on performance and funding. Visa support is available. For this international position, the successful candidate may be employed through a third-party Employer of Record or other local employing entity; if so, benefits may differ from MIT’s complete benefits package and will be provided through that employing entity.

Requirements

• Ph.D. by May 2027 in political science, statistics, computer science, or a related program.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated skills in AI, methodological areas, and their application to the social sciences are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Professor Egami on methodological projects, including AI for the social sciences and causal inference.
• Conduct independent research projects aligned with the candidate’s research interests and background.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree