Postdoctoral fellowships at MIT (November)

1. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 22146

Functional Area: Research - Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering

School Area: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Mechanical Engineering (MechE), to join The 77 Lab and perform research in the fields of computer vision and deep learning.  Will work on computer vision, sensing, and deep learning with an emphasis on estimating clinical score of patients from video images. The project is multidisciplinary and requires collaboration with other scientists, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and engineers.  

The 77 Lab is a collaborative research environment with numerous ongoing projects in robotics, rehabilitation robotics, agricultural robotics, and digital transformation. The anticipated start is February 1, 2023 and all applicants will be considered until the position is filled.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field at the time of hire; strong track record of academic publications; research experience with computer vision and machine learning; experience designing and training deep learning models (CNNs, RCNNs, Fast RCNNs, etc.) for computer vision using MATLAB, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or CuDNN; and proficiency with software engineering using C/C++, OpenCV, MATLAB, Python, etc.  PREFERRED:  knowledge of Linux and development on Linux systems, proven system integration and software architecture skills, experience with simulation environments and Unity (game engine), and experience using AWS and OpenPose programming.  Job #22146

Application material should include a summary of qualifications and their relevance in less than 300 words, a curriculum vitae, available start date, and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references. 

The position is available for one year with the possibility of an extension based on the availability of funds.

Posted 11/23/22

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2. Postdoctoral Associate, MIT Laboratory for Acoustics and Sensing

Job Number: 22137

Functional Area: Research - Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering

School Area: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Mechanical Engineering (MechE)-MIT Laboratory for Acoustics and Sensing, to conduct pioneering research in acoustic sensing of the ocean environment. Will conduct novel research to advance the state-of-the-art in synoptic wide-area sensing of marine life, geophysical processes/features, and human activities in the ocean with acoustics. The research includes both theoretical and experimental work in passive and active sensing that includes all aspects of sound propagation, generation, and scattering in an ocean waveguide. The experimental work includes participation in the design, preparation, and implementation of major international oceanographic experiments and subsequent data analysis. Experiments will focus on instantaneous wide-area acoustic sensing of the marine environment over tens of thousands of square kilometers to explore the populations and behavior of fish and whale species over unprecedented scales. The experiments will be conducted with the research group's advanced large-aperture acoustic remote sensing arrays. These are analogous to a 'Hubble Space Telescope' and 'Doppler Weather Radar' for exploring the ocean environment. Potentials for additional projects in related areas such as sensing the interior of the Jovian Moon Europa, musical instrument acoustics, and perception of sound are possible subject to the abilities of the applicant.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: a doctoral degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics or Earth and planetary science; experience with modeling physical systems or processes and with data analysis; and an interest in conducting research in acoustic sensing. Job #22137

For further information on the group and related projects, please feel free contact to Professor Nicholas Makris at makris@mit.edu. Application material should include a full CV and a research statement. Applicants should also be prepared to provide at least two letters of recommendation as and when requested.

Ideally, this is a two-year position, where renewal after the first year will depend on progress achieved.

The project will be based on the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA.

Posted 11/21/22

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3. Postdoctoral Associate in Atmospheric Convection and Machine Learning

Job Number: 22127

Functional Area: Research - Scientific

Department: Earth, Atmospheric &  Planetary Sciences

School Area: Science

Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE IN ATMOSPHERIC CONVECTION AND MACHINE LEARNING, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciencs (EAPS), to assume a position at the interface of climate science and machine learning.  Will work with Professor Paul O'Gorman on the development of subgrid parameterizations of atmospheric convection based on machine learning and implementation of the parameterizations in climate models. This work is part of the M2LInES project and offers opportunities for collaboration within that project. Additional information is available at http://pog.mit.edu/research.html.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a Ph.D. in geosciences, physics, engineering, or a related field at the time of the appointment; strong background in atmospheric dynamics, climate modeling, and/or machine learning; and scientific programming experience.  Job #22127

In addition to applying online via the MIT website, applicants are asked to send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and email addresses of three references to pog@mit.edu with ‘postdoc job’ in the subject line. Prospective applicants may contact Professor O’Gorman (pog@mit.edu) with any questions regarding the nature of the research to be conducted.

The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funding.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and until the position is filled.

Posted 11/18/22

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4. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 22134

Functional Area: Research - Scientific

Department: Plasma Science and Fusion Center

School Area: VP Research

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to carry out fundamental and applied research in support of the design of the SPARC and ARC tokamaks.  Will build an axisymmetric model for simulating magnetic equilibrium and control of ARC and study the controllability of ARC plasmas given reduced diagnostic capability. Magnetic diagnostics will be either fewer in number, further removed from the plasma for shielding purposes, or both. The effect of external vertical stability coils will further complicate diagnostic capabilities. Different vacuum vessels and vertical stability coils will be explored for ARC.  Recommendations will be made for maximum elongation and or triangularity. This work will deliver a workflow to aid in design iteration of ARC. The studies explored are expected to be experimentally verified on SPARC by using magnetics and actuator responses filtered to mimic the expected ARC reduced capabilities, though not within the duration of this appointment. 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  Ph.D. in plasma physics or closely related field; comprehensive knowledge of tokamak physics; ability to work with plasma simulations; Seek someone who can communicate effectively and enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment with staff and students from MIT, other universities, national laboratories, and private industry. PREFERRED:  proficiency with Python programming Job #22134

A hybrid work is acceptable but the successful candidate is expected to hold regular office hours in the PSFC for mentoring students.

Posted 11/21/22  

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5. Postdoctoral Associate, Quantum Photonics Group (QPG)

Job Number: 22128

Functional Area: Research - Engineering

Department: Research Laboratory of Electronics

School Area: VP Research

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), to join Professor Dirk Englund’s Quantum Photonics Group (QPG). Will pursue experimental and theoretical research in advanced photonics, quantum information science and engineering, and machine learning/AI. Much of the work is heavy in computing (see GitHub).   Will collaborate with a team of forty-plus scientists, engineers, and students; produce work for publication and present work at scientific conferences; and mentor graduate students.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: a Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, or closely related science and engineering discipline; experience working with optics or photonics and an understanding of Fourier Optics, integrated photonics, or atomic systems; and proficiency with programming and software for electromagnetic simulation (preferably Python, MATLAB).  Must be able to communicate effectively and work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with staff and students from across MIT, other universities, government research, and private industry. PREFERRED:  experience with integrated photonics design, modeling (Luminerical, MEEP, etc.), and layout (gdspy, etc.), free-space optics (Zemax), and RF design (HFSS).  Job #22128

Posted 11/18/22

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6. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 22113

Functional Area: Research - Engineering

Department: Center for Transportation & Logistics

School Area: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL)-MIT Megacity Logistics Lab MLL), to support research and teaching activities in the area of logistics and supply chain management (SCM) This involves conducting research and disseminating knowledge in support of the research projects of Dr. Matthias Winkenbach and the MLL Lab, supporting Dr. Winkenbah’s graduate-level teaching activities, and conducting independent research.

CTL conducts research, outreach, and educational activities in collaboration with a number of companies/organizations/governments; and runs a portfolio of SCM programs.

MLL, led by Dr. Matthias Winkenback, conducts research in the field of urban last-mile logistics. The group solves real-world design, planning, and operational problems around urban freight mobility and policy design; teaches a graduate course on urban last-mile logistics; and collaborates with research sponsors from the private and public sectors.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  Ph.D. in supply chain management, logistics, transportation, operations management, industrial engineering, operations research, computer science, information systems, business management, or related field; in-depth knowledge of and experience with one of the following: data-driven logistics/supply chain management, supply chain analytics, statistical analysis and probability, optimization, simulation, and/or machine learning/artificial intelligence; publications in academic journals in the field and/or strong pipeline of potential publications; proficiency with coding in programming languages, preferably Python; excellent communication and presentation skills; and self-motivation.  PREFERRED: in-depth knowledge of and relevant experience with applied projects using operations research, data science, and/or machine learning in the context of logistics, transportation, supply chain management, operations, and/or related fields; teaching experience in courses on logistics and supply chain management and/or any quantitatively-oriented courses (e.g., coding, statistics, and/or mathematical modeling); and work experience in the supply chain management, logistics, or freight transportation fields.  Job #22113

Posted 11/15/22

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7. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 21711

Functional Area: Research - Scientific

Department: Plasma Science and Fusion Center

School Area: VP Research

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to join the MIT Phase Contrast Imaging (PCI) project at DIII-D at General Atomics.  PCI is an imaging interferometer that provides an absolutely calibrated, wide bandwidth, spatially resolved measurement of density fluctuations and has been used to measure turbulence and related transport as well as MHD modes and ICRF wave propagation in C-Mod. The DIII-D program has recently added a new MW-level RF system at a frequency of 476 MHz with the goal of demonstrating RF current drive with whistler (or helicon) waves with application to future reactors.  The MIT group is developing a novel extension of the PCI technique to allow heterodyne detection of the helicon wave by modulating the PCI laser via an electro-optical modulator (EOM).  Will take the lead--in collaboration with senior scientists--in modeling the helicon RF propagation in the plasma, propose experiments, and analyze the resulting data; be engaged in all phases of the PCI experimental program, including hardware development; testing and maintenance; and operation of the diagnostic, data analysis, and planning of experiments; present the results at conferences and publish papers in high-quality scientific journals.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  Ph.D. in plasma physics or closely related science or engineering discipline at the time of appointment; and familiarity with experimental techniques in high temperature magnetically confined plasmas, including optical diagnostic methods.  PREFERRED:  knowledge of RF wave physics in magnetically confined plasmas and an interest in learning and developing creative approaches for modeling RF wave propagation in the helicon (fast lower hybrid wave or whistler) regime in tokamak plasmas, and experience with or interest in learning advanced computational methods.  Job #21711

The initial appointment is for one year, but renewable for up to three years based upon satisfactory performance.

The position is located in San Diego, CA.

Posted 8/15/22

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8. Postdoctoral Associate, AbuGoot Lab

Job Number: 21948

Functional Area: Research - Scientific

Department: McGovern Institute for Brain Research

School Area: Office of Provost

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, to join the Abudayyeh-Gootenberg Lab and develop genome editing, gene therapy, and cellular engineering methods for exploring and treating models of aging in the blood and brain.  Will apply novel genome editing and transcription factor-based tools for understanding the mechanisms of rejuvenation and cellular reprogramming across multiple tissues. Successful completion of the project will generate programmable tools for cellular rejuvenation and potential treatments for aging-based diseases. Responsibilities will include molecular cloning, protein design, mammalian cell culture, pooled screening, flow cytometry and cell harvesting, and animal work for in vivo phenotype screening; working closely with research technicians, students, and principal investigators; and engaging with the scientific community through collaborations, conference talks, and publications.

The position is ideal for someone interested in making a major impact in the cellular reprogramming and aging fields. The AbuGoot lab is a fast-paced and energetic group working at the frontier of molecular tool development and aging. The lab actively encourages creativity and leadership from its postdoctoral fellows, who generally will lead multiple projects and teams within the lab.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  Ph.D. in biological sciences, engineering, or related field; experience with animal work and molecular biology; self-motivation; ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, team-oriented setting; strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills; a desire to be an integral part of a cutting-edge research team; and ability to execute detailed technical protocols meticulously.  PREFERRED: experience with DNA assembly, screening, flow cytometry, single-cell methods, and mammalian cell culture. Job #21948

Posted 10/5/22

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9. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 22089

Functional Area: Research - Scientific

Department: Plasma Science and Fusion Center

School Area: VP Research

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, TRANSPORT AND INTEGRATED MODELING, Plasma Science and Fusion Cener (PSFC), to perform research which is primarily focused on scenario and performance predictions on the SPARC tokamak and exploration of ARC power plant regimes with integrated modeling toolsets. Will lead the development of a database of scenarios that include medium-fidelity turbulent transport models such as TGLF and QuaLiKiz, pedestal models such as EPED, and heating models such as TORIC and NUBEAM; collaborate closely with Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ (CFS) tokamak operations and diagnostics teams and inform campaign planning based on performance milestones and diagnostic design based on predictions of plasma parameters; and prepare modeling workflows and execute simulations that will help inform and optimize the next generation of fusion devices. Emphasis will be placed on quantifying uncertainties in the predictions and developing possible contingency plans for SPARC campaigns. Will contribute original research to the PSFC program, producing work for publication and presenting work at scientific conferences.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a Ph.D. in plasma physics or a related area; proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or Fortran programming; ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment and communicate effectively with staff and students from MIT, other universities, national laboratories, and private industry.  PREFERRED:  experience working with transport models, experimental validation, and integrated simulations; and experience applying machine learning and surrogate models to predictive modeling and experience with common open-source software development practices.  Job #22089

 

Posted 11/9/22

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10. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 22086

Functional Area: Research - Scientific

Department: Kavli Inst for Astrophysics & Space Rsrch

School Area: Science

Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI), to join the group of Professor Sarah Millholland and conduct research on exoplanet dynamics, formation, and evolution. Research topics may include the study of planetary orbital dynamics using semi-analytic secular models and numerical simulations, the study of exoplanet architectures and demographics using statistical methods, the study of planetary interiors/atmospheres using structural models, and the study of novel methodology for performing orbital inference on observational data.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, planetary science or a closely related field by the start of the position; and the ability to both carry out an independent research program and collaborate with students and other members of the MKI community.  PREFERRED: Experience with theoretical or observational exoplanet research. Job #22086

This appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third. The start date is flexible within Summer/Fall 2023. 

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and brief statement (maximum three pages) of research interests and experience via both the MIT website (in a single PDF) and directly to Professor Sarah Millholland at sarah.millholland@mit.edu.  Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to sarah.millholland@mit.edu.

All materials should be received by January 12, 2023, for full consideration.

Posted 11/9/22 

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11. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 22084

Functional Area: Research - Scientific

Department: Plasma Science and Fusion Center

School Area: VP Research

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, PLasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to work in the area of experimental fusion plasma physics research. Research will focus on the DIII-D tokamak, with an emphasis on pedestal physics and core-edge integration to aid in development of exhaust solutions compatible with a high-performance plasma core and pedestal.  Will design and lead DIII-D experiments, analyze and/or model data from DIII-D experiments for original contributions towards core-edge integration physics, and support PSFC neutral measurement diagnostic development and operation using Lyman-alpha emission. Research findings are expected to be reported in scientific publications and conference presentations.  

 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a Ph.D. in plasma physics or closely related field in a science and/or engineering discipline; experience working with magnetic fusion experiments, diagnostics, and/or modeling. Must be able to communicate effectively and work in a dynamic and diverse team environment with staff and students from MIT, other universities, national laboratories, and private industry. Job #22084

The position will be located at General Atomics, San Diego, CA. 

Posted 11/8/22

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12. Postdoctoral Associate

Job Number: 22063

Functional Area: Research - Engineering

Department: Materials Science and Engineering

School Area: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

  

Information on MIT’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), to join the group of Professor Cem Tasan and work in the field of alloy design and additive manufacturing, with specific focus on high entropy alloys. Information regarding the team and its research interests and capabilities is available here.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  a Ph.D. in metallurgy, materials science, or a related field.  Seek a self-motivated individual with expertise and hands-on experience in all steps of alloy design and thermo-mechanical processing   PREFERRED:  experience in laser-microstructure interactions.  Job #22063

Applications should include a CV, one-page statement of related research accomplishments, and contact information for three references. The last two items may be included in the cover letter field of the online application. 

Posted 11/1/22

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