Postdoc: Foundation Models & Causal Discovery for Science

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UVA Health Plan

Vision Coverage

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia School of Data Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The position focuses on foundation models, causal inference, and scientific discovery, with opportunities to lead projects, mentor students, and publish in top venues.

Based in Charlottesville, VA, this in-person role reports to the RISE Lab and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a path to an independent research profile.

Qualifications

• PhD completed by hire date in a quantitative field.
• Strong publication record with original contributions.
• Experience in foundation models or causal inference is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent and collaborative research projects on foundation models and causal inference.
• Develop new algorithms, benchmarks, and datasets.
• Mentor graduate students and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Foundation models

Causal inference

Research leadership

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Data Science/CS/ML/Statistics/EC E

Tools

GPU computing

Distributed training

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia School of Data Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The position focuses on foundation models, causal inference, and scientific discovery, with opportunities to lead projects, mentor students, and publish in top venues.

Based in Charlottesville, VA, this in-person role reports to the RISE Lab and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a path to an independent research profile.