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Tom Griffiths

Princeton University
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Jan 31, 2025

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Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Start Date

Flexible

Education Required

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Tom Griffiths

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Princeton University

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Job Description

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a postdoctoral or more senior research position in Computational Cognitive Science, under the direction of Tom Griffiths. The position requires a Ph.D. and is focused on using mathematical, computational, and behavioral methods to understand the nature of intelligence. Specific research areas of interest include applications of large language models in cognitive science and use of Bayesian methods and metalearning to understand human cognition and AI systems.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. is required. Applicants should have a background in cognitive science or a related discipline such as computer science or psychology
  • with a research agenda focused on using mathematical
  • computational
  • and behavioral methods to understand the nature of intelligence. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter
  • current curriculum vitae
  • and a description of research interests and possible future directions in the lab (not to exceed one page). Contact information for three referees
  • who will be asked to comment specifically on your qualifications for the proposed research project
  • is also needed.