Postdoctoral Associate
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Job Summary
The Computer Science (CS) Department at CU Boulder is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work with Professor Katharina von der Wense, starting in August of 2026. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research on how large language models handle uncertainty in their inputs, and investigate different training data attribution methods.
Who We Are
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Conduct research on input uncertainty and training data attribution in the context of large language models; advise students on the aforementioned research topics; publish on the aforementioned research topics.
What You Should Know
The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to work both individually and as part of a larger research team.
What We Can Offer
The salary for this 56.85% time position will be $42,637.50 annually.
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
Completed PhD in natural language processing or a closely related field.
What You Will Need
Excellent python and pytorch skills; excellent English writing and communication skills; experience publishing at ACL, NeurIPS, AAAI or related venues.
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience researching input uncertainty or training data attribution in the context of large language models.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV.
- Cover Letter.
- Reference Letter(s).
- (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional document.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu