Research Fellow - Foundations of Data Science

1000scholars; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University’s Institute for Foundations of Data Science (FDS) invites applicants for postdoctoral fellowships focused on the mathematical, algorithmic, and statistical foundations of data science and its applications across disciplines.

FDS supports independent scholars for 2–3 years with mentorship flexibility, a $103,000 yearly salary, and a $10,000 annual fund for travel and research expenses, beginning around July–September 2026 with reviewer consideration starting Nov 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral researchers should be independent scholars working on foundations of data science.

Responsibilities

• Postdocs will work with multiple mentors within Yale's Institute for Foundations of Data Science (FDS).
• FDS provides support for foundational research and opportunities to collaborate with theorists and domain scientists.

Job description

Yale University’s Institute for Foundations of Data Science (FDS) invites applicants for postdoctoral fellowships focused on the mathematical, algorithmic, and statistical foundations of data science and its applications across disciplines.

FDS supports independent scholars for 2–3 years with mentorship flexibility, a $103,000 yearly salary, and a $10,000 annual fund for travel and research expenses, beginning around July–September 2026 with reviewer consideration starting Nov 6, 2026.