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Carnegie Mellon University is offering a Postdoctoral Research Opportunity focused on AI Safety, seeking motivated candidates with expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and human-computer interactions.

Responsibilities: Conduct research on AI safety while contributing to the academic environment at Heinz College.

Skills: Strong background in machine learning, natural language processing, and human-computer interactions is preferred.

Qualifications: Ph.D. received within the last two years or expected by July 2026.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $55,000 - $75,000.

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity on AI Safety at Carnegie Mellon University

Location: Pittsburgh PA

Duration: 2 years

Application Deadline: 11/21/25

We are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team for a cutting-edge project on AI Safety.

Description

The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University has created a postdoctoral fellowship program designed to encourage outstanding PhD recipients to pursue academic careers. This program complements and supplements the university-wide President’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship program ( https://www.cmu.edu/faculty-office/ppfp/ ).

The Heinz College ( http://www.heinz.cmu.edu ) is a multi-disciplinary academic unit dedicated to the study of issues that involve people, public policy and information technology. The College, since its founding in 1968 as the School of Urban and Public Affairs, has had a long history of demonstrating this commitment in today’s world of technology-driven change.

Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty at the Heinz College to learn more about research in their area of interest.

Applicants who have strong background in machine learning, natural language processing, and human-computer interactions are encouraged to apply to the program.

Applicants should have received a Ph.D. within the last two years ? or expected by July 2026.  

Applications should include a cover letter discussing how your research or teaching will contribute to the work of Heinz College, a C.V., up to two research papers, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.