Post-Doctoral Associate - AI and Anthropology (LTI) - School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Language Technologies Institute (LTI) at CMU is a world-renowned research and education hub at the forefront of natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Established within the School of Computer Science, LTI pioneers innovative ways to understanding, processing, and generating human language in both written and spoken forms.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an interdisciplinary project at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Anthropology. This position will work closely with faculty in AI, NLP, Ethics, and Anthropology to design and conduct empirical studies, develop novel evaluation frameworks, and advance methods that ensure AI systems are culturally sensitive, socially aligned, and ethically grounded.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of language technologies and cultural analysis
• Design and implement evaluations of AI systems across diverse cultural contexts
• Collaborate with computer scientists and anthropologists to develop new methods for pluralistic alignment
• Publish high-impact research in top venues in NLP, AI, and social science
• Help organize workshops or symposia to foster interdisciplinary dialogue

Flexibility and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can optimally get along with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Anthropology, Computer Science, Linguistics, Science & Technology Studies, or a related field
• Strong publication record or demonstrated potential for impactful research
• Technical skills (e.g., Python, NLP toolkits) are a plus but not required if the candidate brings qualitative or conceptual expertise
• A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check investigation may be required

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowled