Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Center for Research on Computation and Society (CRCS)
School: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department_Area: Computer Science
Position Description: The Harvard Center for Research on Computation and Society ( CRCS ) solicits applications for postdoctoral fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek computer science researchers who are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines and who have a demonstrated interest in connecting their research agenda with societal issues. Fellows spend up to two years at CRCS .
The ideal CRCS Postdoctoral Fellow will have a technical background in computer science (or a related area) and a desire to creatively use those skills to address problems of societal importance. CRCS is a highly collaborative environment, and we expect fellows to engage with researchers both within and beyond computer science.
CRCS offers postdoctoral fellows numerous opportunities to engage with Harvard faculty, students, and scholars in computer science and other disciplines, including the CRCS lunch seminar series, professional development panels, informal CRCS lunches, and other research group meetings. CRCS fellows are expected to participate in community activities, including organizing the CRCS seminar for one semester during their time at CRCS .
Affiliated faculty may also select fellows for their labs from applications submitted to this search. The terms of those appointments may differ, depending on availability of funding and the terms and conditions outlined therein.
Basic Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a doctorate or terminal degree in Computer Science or a related area by the expected start date.
Special Instructions: Required application documents include a cover letter, cv, a statement of research interests, and up to three representative papers. Candidates are also required to submit the names and contact information for at least three and up to five references, and the application is complete only when three letters have been submitted.
The cover letter should address your specific interest in the CRCS Fellowship, goals while at CRCS , and the names of up to three faculty members with whom you would like to work.
We are committed to diversity in perspectives, in methods, and in our student, researcher, and faculty populations. We strongly encourage applications that would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.
Contact Information: Center for Research on Computation and Society SEC 2.101 150 Western Avenue Boston, MA 02134
Contact Email:
CRCS@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: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* In 1-2 short phrases, please describe your area of interest within computer science. (Open Ended Question)
* Please select 1-3 possible faculty members at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences who you feel would be the best suited to mentor you during the CRCS Postdoctoral Fellowship. (Open Ended Question)
* Please describe how your research intersects with the mission of the Harvard Center for Research on Computation and Society. (Open Ended Question)
