Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science (Harvard University)

Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science - Amin Lab School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Computer Science Position Description Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science, based at SEAS in Prof. Nada Amin’s lab. We’re looking for a joint postdoctoral fellow, who will be mentored by both Prof. Nada Amin at Harvard SEAS and Prof. Walter Fontana at Harvard Medical School. The goal is to develop new computational methods anchored in programming languages and inspired by chemistry, biology, and medicine. For example, we want to propose and study abstractions as an emergent computational phenomenon in an evolutionary approach to program synthesis. Core Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research, focusing on program synthesis, and new computational models favoring emergence (e.g. of abstractions). Apply these methods to inform applications within chemistry, biology, and medicine. Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences. Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the scientific discourse. Role Details: Full-time: This Postdoctoral Fellowship is full-time and has a fixed duration of 1 year, with possible renewal. Location: Applicants must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Greater Boston area. This is an in-person position — you will have space in Nada Amin’s lab. Salary: We offer a competitive salary Start date: Spring or summer 2025 – exact date to be determined. Basic Qualifications A PhD related to programming languages. Additional Qualifications Experience in programming language theory. Interest in chemistry, biology, and medicine. Individuals with a demonstrated track record in scientific research, which can be evidenced through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects. Interest in applying programming language theory to chemistry, biology, and precision medicine. Special Instructions Please include a cover letter and research statement. SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community. Contact Information Prof. Nada Amin Contact Email namin@seas.harvard.edu Equal Opportunity Employer Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status. Minimum Number of References Required 2 Maximum Number of References Allowed 4 Keywords programming languages, programming language theory, chemistry, biology, precision medicine, independent and collaborative research, 1 year renewable, greater Boston area Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of Research Optional Documents If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Details

Title    Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science - Amin Lab
School    Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area    Computer Science
Position Description
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science, based at SEAS in Prof. Nada Amin’s lab.

We’re looking for a joint postdoctoral fellow, who will be mentored by both Prof. Nada Amin at Harvard SEAS and Prof. Walter Fontana at Harvard Medical School. The goal is to develop new computational methods anchored in programming languages and inspired by chemistry, biology, and medicine. For example, we want to propose and study abstractions as an emergent computational phenomenon in an evolutionary approach to program synthesis.

Core Responsibilities:
Conduct independent and collaborative research, focusing on program synthesis, and new computational models favoring emergence (e.g. of abstractions).
Apply these methods to inform applications within chemistry, biology, and medicine.
Disseminate research findings through academic publications and presentations at leading conferences.
Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to the scientific discourse.

Role Details:

Full-time: This Postdoctoral Fellowship is full-time and has a fixed duration of 1 year, with possible renewal.

Location: Applicants must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Greater Boston area. This is an in-person position — you will have space in Nada Amin’s lab.

Salary: We offer a competitive salary

Start date: Spring or summer 2025 – exact date to be determined.

Basic Qualifications
A PhD related to programming languages.

Additional Qualifications
Experience in programming language theory.
Interest in chemistry, biology, and medicine.
Individuals with a demonstrated track record in scientific research, which can be evidenced through publications, technical reports, or impactful software projects.
Interest in applying programming language theory to chemistry, biology, and precision medicine.
Special Instructions
Please include a cover letter and research statement.

SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community.
Contact Information
Prof. Nada Amin
Contact Email    namin@seas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Minimum Number of References Required    2
Maximum Number of References Allowed    4
Keywords
programming languages,
programming language theory,
chemistry, biology, precision medicine, independent and collaborative research,
1 year renewable, greater Boston area
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

    Curriculum Vitae
    Cover Letter
    Statement of Research

Optional Documents