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Postdoctoral Fellow in Geometric Machine Learning

Postdoctoral Fellow

Rolling basis (expires 2026-01-31)

Location

Cambridge, MA, USA

Harvard University

Type

Full-time Academic

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Ph.D. in related field

Research Areas

Representation Learning
Machine Learning on Graphs and Manifolds
Optimization on Manifolds
Geometric Methods in Sciences
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Geometric Machine Learning

Position Description:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Geometric Machine Learning Group at Harvard University, led by Prof. Melanie Weber. This role offers an opportunity to perform research at the intersection of Geometry and Machine Learning, with a focus on studying geometric structures in data and models and how to leverage such structure for the design of efficient machine learning algorithms with provable guarantees. Research areas include Representation Learning, Machine learning and Optimization on graphs and manifolds, as well as applications of geometric methods in the Sciences.

This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension.

For more details on our research and recent publications, see the Geometric Machine Learning Group's website: https://weber.seas.harvard.edu
For questions, please email mweber@seas.harvard.edu.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Basic Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, by the start of the appointment.

Contact Information:

For more details on our research and recent publications, see the Geometric Machine Learning Group's website: https://weber.seas.harvard.edu

Contact Email:

mweber@seas.harvard.edu

Special Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. CV
2. Research Statement outlining your current and future research interests
3. Three Reference Letters
4. Copies of two publications representative of your work and research interest

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Research focuses on the intersection of geometry and machine learning, including representation learning, machine learning and optimization on graphs and manifolds, and applications of geometric methods in the sciences. Explore postdoctoral success tips.

📝How do I apply for this Harvard postdoc?

Submit CV, research statement outlining current and future interests, three reference letters, and copies of two publications. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Contact mweber@seas.harvard.edu for questions.

📅What is the duration of this position at Harvard?

This is a one-year postdoctoral position with the possibility of extension. Check the group website for more details on research and publications.

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