• Candidates should have interests or experience in one or more of the following areas; we do not expect any candidate to cover all of them. 
• Clustering and expectation-maximization (EM): Understanding when k-means and EM succeed or fail in high-dimensional, noisy settings, and developing new families of algorithms for cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and broader applications in data science 
• Protein structure prediction: Combining traditional and machine learning approaches to protein structure prediction with experimental cryo-EM data 
• Cryo-EM, molecular dynamics, and structural biology: Developing methods for analyzing conformational heterogeneity, revisiting statistical foundations of reconstruction algorithms, accelerating molecular dynamics simulations, and integrating simulations with experimental data 
• Machine learning for physical systems: Advancing theoretical understanding of machine learning algorithms in scientific computing, with emphasis on cryo-EM applications 
• AI for computational mathematics: Developing tools and methodology for using AI assistants in mathematical work, with an emphasis on critical evaluation and validation 

• Ph.D. (or expected by start date) in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 
• Originality, independence, and passion for interdisciplinary science 

• For some of the positions, experience with molecular dynamics simulations or related computational structural biology is highly desirable, but it is not required for all areas 

• Research statement describing your work and interests in one or more of the areas above 
• Curriculum vitae with publication list 
• Three letters of recommendation 
• Optional: Cover letter highlighting specific interests related to this position 
• Optional: Short informal note on your approach to using AI in research 
• Optional: Short informal note on your approach to reading existing work and any experience with reviewing

Additional Opportunities: Candidates may also be interested in related positions, including Gibbs Assistant Professorships (typically advertised in October or November) and fellowships at FDS and WTI. We welcome applications to multiple relevant positions.

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Consistent with current University policy, please note that postdoctoral and postgraduate appointments may be terminated early due to financial reasons or performance.