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Staff - Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) is seeking exceptional candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position focused on artificial general intelligence (AGI) research. This unique opportunity allows early-career scientists to pursue their own original research agenda at an academically-oriented industrial laboratory. This position offers a valuable stepping-stone for both academic and industrial research career paths. The expected appointment for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 2 years and may lead to a subsequent full-time employment at MERL.

The successful candidate will:

  • Define and pursue an independent research agenda in artificial general intelligence
  • Explore connections to existing MERL research initiatives
  • Publish high-impact articles in leading venues

Research Areas

We are particularly interested in candidates with solid expertise in:

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Fundamental generative AI techniques
  • Foundation models: Large language models and vision language models
  • Reinforcement learning, multi-agent, long-term planning, and knowledge transfer
  • Cognitive architecture, mind theory, machine consciousness, reasoning, and world modeling

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields
  • Strong publication record in top conferences/journals
  • Solid experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning research
  • Ability to conduct/publish independent research and collaborate across disciplines

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Cover letter
  • CV/resume
  • Full list of publications
  • Statement of research agenda/plans

This position provides an excellent opportunity to make fundamental contributions to AGI research while gaining valuable industry research experience. Join our team and help shape the future of AI technology. Further information about our postdoctoral research fellowship program can be found here: https://www.merl.com/employment/postdoctoral-research.

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Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERL's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

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